DMC-FX500: Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX500
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

send e-mail to: [email protected]
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Before Use
Before Use
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be sure to
retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
Model No.
Serial No.
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A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have
TM
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
Li-ion
recycle this battery.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material
for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for
the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
• Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these
Operating Instructions.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
• Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
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THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND

SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation
instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-FX500
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
∫ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse
eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
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∫ About the battery charger
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit
the AC outlet configuration.
∫ Care of the camera

• Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping it, etc.
This unit may malfunction, recording pictures may no longer be possible or the
lens or the LCD monitor may be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you do not leave the camera in your pants pocket
when you sit down or forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
Damage to the LCD monitor or personal injury may result.
• Be particularly careful in the following places as they may cause this
unit to malfunction.
– Places with a lot of sand or dust.
– Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as when using
it on a rainy day or on a beach.
• Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow
liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc.
• If water or seawater splashes on the camera, use a dry cloth to wipe the camera body
carefully.
∫ About Condensation (When the lens and LCD monitor are fogged up)
• Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
∫ Read together with “Cautions for Use”. (P110)
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Contents Deleting Pictures..........................................38
• To delete a single picture ......................38
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 50) or all the pictures ................ 38
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ............................2
Quick Guide ...................................................8 Advanced (Recording pictures)
Standard Accessories ....................................9
Names of the Components ..........................10 About the LCD Monitor ...............................40
How to Use the Touch Panel .......................12 Taking Pictures using
• What can be done the Built-in Flash ..........................................42
by touch operation ................................13 • Switching to
the appropriate flash setting..................42
Taking Close-up Pictures.............................45
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ..............46
Preparation Taking Pictures with Focus and
Exposure Set on Subject
Charging the Battery ....................................14 (Touch AF/AE) .............................................47
About the Battery Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(charging/number of (±: Aperture-priority AE) .............................48
recordable pictures) .....................................15 Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
Inserting and Removing the Card (´: Shutter-priority AE) ...............................49
(optional)/the Battery....................................16 Taking Pictures with
About the Built-in Memory/the Card.............17 Exposure Set Manually
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .....................18 (²: Manual exposure) .................................50
• Changing the clock setting Aperture Value and Shutter Speed ..............51
(In program AE mode)...........................19 Compensating the Exposure........................52
Setting the Menu..........................................20 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket .............53
• Setting menu items................................21 Taking pictures that match
• Using the quick menu ............................22 the scene being recorded
About the Setup Menu .................................23 (¿: Scene mode).........................................54
Selecting the [REC] Mode............................28 • * [PORTRAIT].....................................54
• + [SOFT SKIN]....................................55
• 0 [SELF PORTRAIT]...........................55
Basic • , [SCENERY] .....................................55
• - [SPORTS] ........................................55
Taking pictures using • . [NIGHT PORTRAIT] ........................56
the automatic function • / [NIGHT SCENERY] .........................56
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) ...........................29 • 1 [FOOD] ...........................................56
• Scene detection.....................................30 • 2 [PARTY]...........................................56
• The Backlight Compensation.................30 • 3 [CANDLE LIGHT].............................57
• About the flash.......................................31 • : [BABY1]/; [BABY2].......................57
• Settings in Intelligent auto mode ...........31 • í [PET]................................................58
Taking pictures with • ï [SUNSET] ........................................58
your favorite settings • 9 [HIGH SENS.] ..................................58
(³: Program AE mode) ...............................32 • ô [HI-SPEED BURST].........................59
• Focusing ................................................33 • 5 [STARRY SKY] ................................59
• When the subject is not in focus • 4 [FIREWORKS] .................................60
(such as when it is not in
the center of the composition of • 6 [BEACH] ..........................................60
the picture you want to take) .................33 • 8 [SNOW]............................................60
• Preventing jitter (camera shake)............33 • 7 [AERIAL PHOTO] ............................60
Taking Pictures with the Zoom.....................34 Motion Picture Mode ....................................61
• Using the Optical Zoom/ Useful Functions at Travel Destinations ......63
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/ • Recording which Day of
Using the Digital Zoom..........................34 the Vacation You Take the Picture........63
Playing back Pictures • Recording Dates/
([NORMAL PLAY]) .......................................36 Times at Overseas
• Using the Touch Zoom ..........................36 Travel Destinations (World Time)..........64
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode .........37
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu....................... 66 • B [AUDIO DUB.].................................... 98
• @ [PICTURE SIZE]............................... 66 • S [COPY]........................................... 99
• A [QUALITY] ....................................... 67
• ? [ASPECT RATIO]............................ 67
• [INTELLIGENT ISO]....................... 67 Connecting to other equipment
• > [SENSITIVITY] ................................ 68
• = [WHITE BALANCE]......................... 68 Connecting to a PC ................................... 100
• C [METERING MODE]........................ 70 Printing the Pictures .................................. 102
• AF [AF MODE]..................................... 71 • Selecting a single picture and
• [QUICK AF] .................................... 72 printing it ............................................. 103
• ˜ [BURST] .......................................... 73 • Selecting multiple pictures and
• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................ 73 printing them....................................... 103
• ) [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................ 74 • Print Settings....................................... 104
• H [COLOR EFFECT] ........................... 74 Playing Back Pictures on
• I [PICT.ADJ.]..................................... 74 a TV Screen .............................................. 106
• [STABILIZER] ................................ 75 • Playing back pictures using
the AV cable (supplied) ...................... 106
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] ...................... 75 • Playing back pictures on a TV with
• B [AUDIO REC.] ................................... 76 an SD Memory Card slot .................... 106
• F [AF ASSIST LAMP] ....................... 76 • Playing back on
• U [CLOCK SET] ................................ 76 the TV with component socket .......... 107
Advanced (Playback) Others

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence Screen Display .......................................... 108
(Slide Show) ................................................ 77 Cautions for Use........................................ 110
Displaying Multiple Pictures Message Display ....................................... 113
([MULTI PLAYBACK]) ................................. 79 Functions that cannot be set or
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date will not work under some conditions.......... 115
([CALENDAR]) ............................................ 80 Troubleshooting......................................... 118
Playing Back Pictures on Number of Recordable Pictures and
the Dual Display ([DUAL PLAY]) ................. 81 Available Recording Time ......................... 124
Selecting Pictures and Specifications ............................................ 127
Playing them Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/ Digital Camera Accessory System ............ 130
[FAVORITE PLAY]) ..................................... 82 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form
• [CATEGORY PLAY].............................. 82 (For USA Customers) ................................ 131
• [FAVORITE PLAY]................................ 83 Request for Service Notice
Organizing pictures (For USA Only).......................................... 132
([EASY ORG.]) ............................................ 84 Limited Warranty (For USA Only).............. 133
• Ü [FAVORITE] ..................................... 85 Customer Services Directory
• [EDIT] .............................................. 86 (For USA Only).......................................... 135
• ‚ [DELETE] .......................................... 89 Précautions à prendre
Playing Back Motion Pictures/ (pour le Canada) ....................................... 136
Pictures with Audio...................................... 90 Index.......................................................... 138
• Motion pictures...................................... 90
• Pictures with audio................................ 90
Creating still pictures from
a motion picture........................................... 91
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu ........... 92
• [TEXT STAMP]............................... 92
• Q [MULTI RESIZE]
Reducing the picture size
(number of pixels)................................. 93
• ? [ASPECT CONV.] ........................... 94
• N [ROTATE]/
M [ROTATE DISP.]............................. 95
• O [DPOF PRINT] ................................. 96
• P [PROTECT] ..................................... 97
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Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
1 Charge the battery. (P14)

• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
90°
2 Insert the battery and the card.

(P16)
• When you do not use the card, you can
record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory. (P17) Refer to P17
when you use a card.
3 Turn the camera on to take

pictures.
OFF ON
2
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

switch to [¦/!].
2 Press the shutter button to take 1
pictures. (P29)
4 Play back the pictures.

switch to [(].
1
2 Select the picture you want to view.
(P36)
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.
1 Battery Pack 1 2
(Indicated as battery in the text)
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 AV Cable
5 CD-ROM DMW-BCE10PP DE-A39B
• Software
6 Strap 3 4
7 Battery Carrying Case
8 Stylus pen
• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the
text. K1HA08CD0007 K1HA08CD0008
• The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on 5 6
the built-in memory when you are not
using a card.
• For information about optional accessories,
refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory
System”. (P130)
• If any accessories are lost, customers in the VFC4304
USA should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 and customers 7 8
in Canada should contact 1 800 99-LUMIX
(1-800-995-8649) for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
VYQ3914 VGQ9790
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Names of the Components

1 Flash (P42) 1 2 3
2 Lens (P5, 111)
3 Self-timer indicator (P46)/
AF assist lamp (P76)
4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 40, 108) 4 9 10

5 Status indicator (P16, 24, 29)
6 [MENU/SET] button (P18)
7 [DISPLAY] button (P40)
8 [Q.MENU] (P22)/Delete (P38) button
9 [MODE] button (P28)
7
10 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 11
(P20)
5 6 8
11 Joystick A
A: 3/Exposure compensation (P52)/
Auto bracket (P53)/White balance
fine adjustment (P69)/The Backlight C D
Compensation (P30)
B: 4/Macro mode (P45)
C: 2/Self-timer (P46)
D: 1/Flash setting (P42) B
The joystick is operated in two different ways: it can be moved in the up, down, left
and right directions to perform an operation, or it can be pressed to select. In these
operating instructions, it is pictured as shown in the figure below or described with
3/4/2/1.
Example: When the joystick is moved toward 2 (left)
Place your finger on the joystick, and move the joystick
toward the left.
or Move 2
Example: When the [MENU/SET] button is pressed
Push the joystick straight in.
or Press [MENU/SET]
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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 12 13

13 Zoom lever (P34)
14 Speaker (P90)
15 Microphone (P61, 76, 98)
16 Shutter button (P29, 61)
14 15 16
17 Strap eyelet 17
• Be sure to attach the strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not 18
drop it. 19
18 Lens barrel
19 [COMPONENT OUT] socket (P107) 1 2 20
20 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P100, 102, 21
106)
21 [DC IN] socket (P100, 102)
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
• This camera cannot charge the battery even when the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) is connected to it.
22 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the 22 23
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
23 Card/Battery door (P16)
24 Release lever (P16)
24
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How to Use the Touch Panel

You can operate by directly touching the LCD monitor (touch panel) with your finger.
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation such as title editing or if it
is hard to operate with your fingers.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch panel.
It is used to select icon or picture.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch panel.
It is used to change the range of displayed picture, or
switch the screen with the scroll bar.
• If you select wrong icon, you can drag to different icon, and it
will select that icon by releasing the finger.
Note
• Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
• Do not operate with your fingernails.
• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.
• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
About the Stylus pen

• Only use the supplied stylus pen.
• Do not place it where small children can reach.
• The stylus pen can be attached to a strap (supplied) as shown.
• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing. LCD monitor may break when
the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.
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What can be done by touch operation

Following are examples of what can be done by touch operation.
When recording
Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P47) Aperture Value Set

(P28) It is possible to set the (P48, 50)
[REC] mode can be focus and exposure to Shutter Speed Set
selected by touching. the subject specified (P49, 50)
on the touch panel. Exposure
Compensation (P48,
49)
Setting for aperture
value or shutter
speed, or exposure
compensation can be
set by touching the set
bars displayed on the
screen.
When playing back
Select [PLAYBACK] Picture Playback [EASY ORG.] (P84) [SLIDE SHOW] (P77)
mode (P37) Touch Zoom (P36) Following operations Setting for slide show
[PLAYBACK] mode A picture can be can be done by using can be done by using
can be selected by forwarded/rewound or the touch panel. the touch panel.
touching. enlarged in playback • Favorite Settings
by touching the • Touch Zoom
screen. • Edit
– [RESIZE]
– [TRIMMING]
– [TITLE EDIT]
• Delete
Note
• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set with the joystick.
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Preparation
Preparation
Charging the Battery

• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC (50 oF to 95 oF). (The battery
temperature should also be the same.)
1 Attach the battery with attention to

the direction of the battery.
2 Connect the charger to the electrical

outlet.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE] indicator
A lights green.
• Charging is complete when the [CHARGE] 90°
indicator A turns off (after approx. 120 min
maximum).
3 Detach the battery after charging is

completed.
∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

• The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than
normal. Also, charging may not be completed.
• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Note
• After charging is completed, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.
• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the
battery to swell up.)
• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.
Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the
resulting heat generated.
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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

∫ Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.
[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) connected.]
• The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status
indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully
charged battery.
∫ The battery life
Number of recordable Approx. 280 pictures (Approx. 140 min)
pictures (By CIPA standard in program AE mode)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
• CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.¢
• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (16 MB).
• Using the supplied battery.
• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer
function is set to [MODE2].)
• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
• Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery
decreases.
¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode
and High angle mode (P23).
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 70.]
Playback time Approx. 300 min
The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the
operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.
∫ Charging
Charging time Approx. 120 min maximum
Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack
(DMW-BCE10PP) are the same as above.
The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the
conditions in the charging environment.
When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.
Note
• The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is
charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the
battery before it is exhausted.
• The performance of the battery may temporarily deteriorate and the operating time may
become shorter in low temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/snowboarding).
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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the

Battery
• Check that this unit is turned off.
• We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1 Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow and open the card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCE10PP).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about

the direction you insert it. Pull the lever
A in the direction of the arrow to remove
A
the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks being
careful about the direction you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the
card. B
• The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
3 1: Close the card/battery door.

2: Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be completely
closed, remove the card, check its direction and
then insert it again.
Note
• Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case
(supplied).
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the
settings on the camera may not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.
• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has
gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself
may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.
• When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded in
the built-in memory and played back.
• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the
card and played back.
• When using the built-in memory
k>ð (access indication¢)
• When using the card
† (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in memory (or
the card).
Built-in Memory
• Memory size: Approx. 50 MB
• Recordable motion pictures: QVGA (320k240 pixels) only
• The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used
becomes full.
• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P99)
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
Card
The following types of cards can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
Type of card Characteristics
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed. A
(Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided. (When
format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,
standard) no further data writing, deletion or
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB, 8 GB, formatting is possible. The ability to
write, delete and format data is restored 2
16 GB)¢
when the switch is returned to its
(Formatted using the FAT32 format in original position.)
compliance with the SD standard)
MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only.
¢ The SDHC Memory Card is a memory card standard decided by the SD Association in 2006
for high capacity memory cards more than 2 GB.
¢ You can use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is compatible with SDHC Memory
Cards however you cannot use an SDHC Memory Card in equipment that is only compatible
with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for the equipment being
used.)
• You can only use cards with SDHC logo (indicating compliance with the SD standard) if using
cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
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Note
• Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card or disconnect the AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP; optional) when the access indication is lit [when pictures are being read
or deleted or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted (P26)]. Furthermore, do
not subject the camera to vibration or impact. The card or the data on the card may be
damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.
• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure
proper operation. (P26)
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

We recommend selecting [LANGUAGE] (P27) from the [SETUP] menu (P23) before
setting date/time.
• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1 Turn the camera on.

OFF ON
• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.

(This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK]
mode.)
A Joystick
A
2 Press [MENU/SET].
:
3 Move 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute or display sequence), and :
move 3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B: Time at the travel destination (P64)
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

• After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off.
Then turn the camera back on, switch to recording mode, and check that the display
reflects the settings that were performed.
• When [MENU/SET] has been pressed to complete the settings without the clock having
been set, set the clock correctly by following the “Changing the clock setting (In program
AE mode)” procedure below.
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Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode)

1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Move 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET].
3 Move 1 and then perform steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
4 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
• You can also set the clock in the [SETUP] menu. (P23)
Note
• The clock is displayed when [DISPLAY] is pressed several times during recording.
• When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, charging of the built-in
battery for the clock is completed so the clock setting will be stored (in the camera) for at least
3 months even if the battery is removed. (If you insert a battery that is not sufficiently charged,
the length of time that the clock setting is stored may become less.)
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.
• If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P92) or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen
of the camera.
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Setting the Menu

The camera comes with menus that allow you to set the settings for taking pictures and
playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the
camera and use it more easily.
In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s
clock and power. Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the camera.
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch
( [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92 to 99) ! [REC] mode menu (P66 to 76)
• This menu lets you • This menu lets you set
make the rotation, the coloring,
protection or DPOF sensitivity, aspect
settings, etc. of ratio, number of pixels
recorded pictures. and other aspects of
the pictures you are
recording.
[SETUP] menu (P23 to 27)

• This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating
beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to
operate the camera.
• The [SETUP] menu can be set from either the [REC MODE] or
[PLAYBACK MODE].
∫ Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
For details, refer to P115.
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Setting menu items

This section describes how to select the program AE mode settings, and the same setting
can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the program AE mode

OFF ON
A [MENU/SET] button
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B
C [MODE] button C
switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE]. A
• When selecting the [PLAYBACK] mode menu
settings, set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to
[(], and proceed to step 4.
3 Touch [PROGRAM AE].
4 Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

• Menu item cannot be set with touch operation. Set
with the joystick.
• You can switch menu screens from any menu item by
rotating the zoom lever.
Switching to the [SETUP] menu
1 Move 2.
2 Move 4 to select the [SETUP] menu

icon [ ].
3 Move 1.
• Select a menu item next and set it.
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5 Move 3/4 to select [AF MODE].

• Select the item at the very bottom, and move 4 to
move to the second screen.
6 Move 1.
• Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it
may be displayed in a different way.
7 Move 3/4 to select [š].
8 Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Using the quick menu

By using the quick menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
• Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes.
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed while [STABILIZER] (P75) is selected, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE
DEMO.] can be displayed.
1 Press and hold [Q.MENU] when

recording.
Q.MENU
2 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the menu item

and the setting and then press [MENU/
A
SET] to close the menu.

A The items to be set and the settings are displayed.
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Perform these settings if you need to.
About the Setup Menu

[CLOCK SET], [AUTO REVIEW] and [ECONOMY] are important items. Check their
settings before using them.
• In the Intelligent auto mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [TRAVEL DATE], [BEEP] and
[LANGUAGE] can be set.
For details on how to select the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
U [CLOCK SET] Setting Date/Time.

• Refer to P18 for details.
Set the time in your home area and travel destination.

“ [DESTINATION]:
[WORLD TIME] Travel destination area
– [HOME]:
Your home area
[MONITOR] Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps.
These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when
you are in bright places or when you are holding the camera high
above your head.
[OFF]
„ [AUTO POWER LCD]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright
LCD [LCD MODE] it is around the camera.
… [POWER LCD]:
The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when
taking pictures outdoors.
Å [HIGH ANGLE]:
The LCD monitor is easier to see when taking pictures with the
camera held high above your head.
• High angle mode is also canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
• The brightness of the pictures displayed on the LCD monitor is increased so some subjects
may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the
recorded pictures.
• The LCD monitor automatically returns to normal brightness after 30 seconds when recording
in Power LCD mode. Press any button to make the LCD monitor bright again.
• If the screen is difficult to see because of light from the sun etc. shining on it, use your hand or
another object to block the light.
• The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode and
High angle mode.
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This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound.

r [BEEP LEVEL]: [SHUTTER VOL.]:
[s] (Muted) [ ] (Muted)
r [BEEP] [t] (Low) [ ] (Low)
[u] (High) [ ] (High)
[BEEP TONE]: [SHUTTER TONE]:
[ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ]
u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of 7 levels.

• When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change.
Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed when taking pictures.
You can also set whether or not to have the recording information
[GUIDE LINE] displayed when the guide lines are displayed. (P40)
[REC. INFO.]: [PATTERN]:
[OFF]/[ON] [ ]/[ ]
• The [PATTERN] setting is fixed to [ ] in the Intelligent auto mode.
This allows you to set either to display or not display the

[HISTOGRAM] histogram. (P41)
[OFF]/[ON]
Set the departure date and the return date of the vacation.
— [TRAVEL DATE]
[OFF]/[SET]
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
used for the time selected on the setting.
Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use
to prevent discharge of the battery.
p [POWER SAVE]:
The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been
q [ECONOMY] used for the time selected on the setting.
[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]
[AUTO LCD OFF]:
When taking pictures, the LCD monitor is automatically turned off
if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the
setting.
[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on to cancel [POWER SAVE].
• [POWER SAVE] is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode.
• [POWER SAVE] is fixed to [2MIN.] when [AUTO LCD OFF] is set to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.].
• The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. Press any button to turn on the
LCD monitor again.
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Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking it.
[OFF]
[1SEC.]
[2SEC.]
o [AUTO REVIEW]
[HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one any of the buttons
is pressed.
[ZOOM]: The picture is displayed for 1 second and then
enlarged 4k and displayed for 1 more second.
• The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53),
[HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode, burst mode (P73) and when recording still pictures
with audio (P76). (The pictures cannot be enlarged.)
• In Intelligent auto mode, the auto review function is fixed to [2SEC.].
v [NO.RESET] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.

• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P101)
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting
the card (P26) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the built-in memory or the card first and then use this
function to reset the file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number.
The [REC] or [SETUP] menu settings are reset to the initial

w [RESET]
settings.
• When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that resets the lens is
also performed at the same time. You will hear the sound of the lens operating but this is normal
and not indicative of malfunctioning.
• When [SETUP] menu settings are reset, the following settings are also reset. In addition,
[ROTATE DISP.] (P95) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is set to [ON].
– The birthday and name settings for [BABY1]/[BABY2] (P57) and [PET] (P58) in scene mode.
– The number of days that have passed since the departure date in [TRAVEL DATE]. (P63)
– The [WORLD TIME] (P64) setting.
• The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
Select the USB communication system after or before connecting

the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection
cable (supplied).
y [SELECT ON CONNECTION]:
x [USB MODE] Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z [PC]:
Set after or before connecting to a PC.
• When [PC] is selected, the camera is connected via the “USB Mass Storage” communication
system.
• When [PictBridge(PTP)] is selected, the camera is connected via the “PTP (Picture Transfer
Protocol)” communication system.
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Set to match the color television system in each country.

(Playback mode only)
| [VIDEO OUT]
[NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system.
[PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
Set to match the type of TV.

(Playback mode only)
[TV ASPECT]
[W]: When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[X]: When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
• This will work when the AV cable is connected.
Change the unit displayed for the distance at which pictures can
be taken.
[m/ft]
[m]: The distance is displayed in meters.
[ft]: The distance is displayed in feet.
Set the guide screen including Touch AF/AE or Touch Zoom to

[TOUCH GUIDE] display on the LCD or not.
[OFF]/[ON]
The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting

[FORMAT] irretrievably deletes all the data so check the data carefully
before formatting.
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) when
formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.
• If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove
the card.
• If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.
• It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.
• If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service
Center.
For USA assistance, please call: For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo send e-mail to: [email protected]
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Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets

selected from what you touched or touch operation does not
respond.
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Touch the orange [r] mark
[CALIBRATION] displayed on the screen in
order with the stylus pen
(supplied) (5 places).
• A message is displayed once the
position is set.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish.
• Calibration is not done if correct position is not touched. Touch the [i] mark again.
Set the language displayed on the screen.

~ [LANGUAGE] [ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]/[FRANÇAIS]/[ESPAÑOL]/[ITALIANO]/
[ 繁體中文 ]¢/[¢]
¢ Not displayed on DMC-FX500P
• If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired
language.
Select this to display [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] or the

camera’s features.
DEMO [DEMO MODE] [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
[AUTO DEMO]: The camera’s features are displayed as a slide
show.
A Jitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
A
• In playback mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be
displayed. B
• Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.].
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
• [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.
• [AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability.
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode

When the [REC] mode is selected, the camera can be set to the Intelligent auto mode in
which the optimal settings are established in line with the subject to be recorded and the
recording conditions, or to the scene mode which enables you to take pictures that match
the scene being recorded.
1 Turn the camera on. OFF ON
A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch

B [MODE] button
A
switch to [¦/!].
B
3 Press [MODE].
4 Touch the recording mode to select.
∫ List of [REC] modes
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P29)

The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
» Program AE mode (P32)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¹ Aperture-priority AE mode (P48)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture.
¼ Shutter-priority AE mode (P49)
The subjects are recorded with set shutter speed.
º Manual exposure mode (P50)
The subjects are recorded with set aperture and shutter speed.
Û Scene mode (P54)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
$ Motion picture mode (P61)
This mode allows you to record motion pictures with audio.
Note
• When the mode has been switched from [PLAYBACK] mode to [REC] mode, the previously set
[REC] mode will be set.
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[REC] mode: ñ
Basic
Taking pictures using the automatic function

(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
• The following functions are activated automatically.
– Scene detection/[STABILIZER]/[INTELLIGENT ISO]/Face detection/[QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE] (Intelligent Exposure)/Digital Red-eye Correction
• The status indicator 3 lights when you turn this
unit on 2. (It turns off after about 1 second.) OFF ON
(1: Shutter button) 2 1
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then

press [MODE].
2 Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO].
A
3 Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep
your arms still at your side and stand with
your feet slightly apart.
A Flash
B AF assist lamp B
1
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject
is focused.
• The AF area 2 is displayed around the subject’s face
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
• The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity). 2
5 Press the shutter button fully (push it in

further), and take the picture.
• The access indication (P17) lights red when pictures
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the
card).
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∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P42)

∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P34)
∫ When taking pictures using Touch AF/AE (P47)
Note
• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
• Do not cover the flash or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects.
• Do not touch the front of the lens.
Scene detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
¦ > [i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] • Only when [‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] • Only when [Œ] is selected
• [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
• If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of
8 seconds. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
• Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject during Touch AF/AE (P47).
∫ Face detection
When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will
adjust the focus and exposure (P72).
Under backlight conditions, the lighting is automatically corrected so
that the brightness of the faces will be optimal.
Note
• Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be
identified for the same subject.
– Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, The size of the
subject, The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject,
When the subject is moving, When zoom is used
– Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness conditions, When the camera is
shaken
• To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the
appropriate recording mode.
The Backlight Compensation

Backlight refers to when light comes from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark so this function compensates the backlight by
brightening the whole of the picture.
Move 3.
• Backlight can also be compensated by touching
[BACKLIGHT].
• When the backlight compensation function is activated, [ ]
appears.
Move 3 again to cancel this function.
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About the flash

• When [‡] is selected, digital red-eye correction (P43) will turn on depending on the type and
brightness of the subject, so it will become [ ], [ ], or [ ].
• When [ ] or [ ] is set, the flash is activated twice.
Settings in Intelligent auto mode

• Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
– [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/
[STABILIZER]¢ (P75)
¢ The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
– [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]
• The settings of the following items are fixed.
Item Settings
[GUIDE LINE] (P24) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY] [5MIN.]
([POWER SAVE]) (P24)
[AUTO REVIEW] (P25) [2SEC.]
Focus range The focus range becomes the same as macro mode.
[5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]
(P45)
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the zoom
magnification.
Self-timer (P46) 10 seconds
[QUALITY] (P67) A (Set to [›] when picture size is [ ] (0.3M ))
ISOMAX
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P67) 800
[WHITE BALANCE] (P68) [AWB]

[METERING MODE] (P70) C
[AF MODE] (P71) š (Set to [•] when a face cannot be detected)
[QUICK AF] (P72) [ON]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P73) [ON]
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P76) [ON]
• The following functions cannot be used.
– [EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/
[PICT.ADJ.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[AUDIO REC.]/[HISTOGRAM]
• The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in the mode such as the Program AE mode.
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent auto mode.
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[REC] mode: ³
Taking pictures with your favorite settings

(³: Program AE mode)
Many more menu items can be set and you can take pictures with greater freedom than
when you take pictures in the Intelligent auto mode (P29).

switch to [¦/!], and then press [MODE].
A [MODE] button B
B [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
2 Touch [PROGRAM AE].

• To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to
“Using the [REC] Mode Menu” (P66).
3 Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• The focus range is 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m
(3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity).
• If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range,
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P45).
5 Press the halfway pressed shutter button

fully to take a picture.
• The access indication lights (P17) red when pictures
are being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too
dark (P52)
∫ To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P68)
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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
When the subject is When the subject
A Focus
focused is not focused
B Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White>Red
C Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times
D E F
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Aperture value¢
E Shutter speed¢
F ISO sensitivity
¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red.
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of
the composition of the picture you want to take)
1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and exposure.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you
compose the picture.
• You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 P P
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the face
detection function when taking pictures of
people. (P71) F2.8 1/125 ISO
100 F2.8 1/125 ISO
100
∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

• Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast
• When the recordable range display has appeared in red
• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
• When it is dark or when jitter occurs
• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near
subjects
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P75), a tripod or the self-timer (P46).
• Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment
the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.
– Slow sync./Red-eye reduction
– In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P54)
– When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
∫ Direction detection function
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) is set to [ON])
• Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.
• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n
Taking Pictures with the Zoom

Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using
the Digital Zoom
You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record
landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer [maximum of 8.9k], do
not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W).
Even higher levels of magnification are possible when [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON] in
[REC] menu.
To make subjects appear closer use (Tele)
Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
To make subjects appear further away use (Wide)

Rotate the zoom lever towards Wide.
∫ Types of zooms
Extended optical zoom
Feature Optical zoom Digital zoom
(EZ)
20k [including optical zoom
Maximum 5k]
5k 8.9k¢1
magnification 35.6k [including extended
optical zoom 8.9k]
The higher the magnification
Picture
No deterioration No deterioration level, the greater the
quality
deterioration.
[PICTURE SIZE] with [DIGITAL ZOOM] (P74) on the
Conditions None
(P66) is selected. [REC] menu is set to [ON].
B
W T
W T W T W T
Screen B The digital zoom range is
display A
displayed.
The AF area becomes larger
A [ ] is displayed. when the shutter button is
pressed halfway in the digital
zoom range¢2.
• When using the zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction
with the zoom display bar. (Example: 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) –¶ (infinity))
¢1 The magnification level differs depending on [PICTURE SIZE] and [ASPECT RATIO] setting.
¢2 The on-screen zoom indication may momentarily stop moving when you rotate the zoom
lever to the extreme Tele position. You can enter the digital zoom range by continuously
rotating the zoom lever to Tele or releasing the zoom lever once and then rotating it to Tele
again.
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∫ Extended optical zoom mechanism

When you set the picture size to [ ] (3 million pixels), the 10M (10.1 million pixels) CCD
area is cropped to the center 3M (3 million pixels) area, allowing a picture with a higher
zoom effect.
Note
• The digital zoom cannot be set when õ has been selected.
• The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.
• The optical zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on.
• If you use the zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again.
• The lens barrel extends or retracts according to the zoom position. Take care not to interrupt
the motion of the lens barrel while the zoom lever is rotated.
• When using the digital zoom, [STABILIZER] may not be effective.
• When using the digital zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P46) for taking
pictures.
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Basic
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])

switch A to [(].
B [MODE] button
• Normal playback is set automatically in the
following cases. A
– When the mode was switched from the [REC]
to [PLAYBACK].
– When the camera was turned on while the B
[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].
2 Forward or rewind the picture by A

B
touching [2]/[1] on the left and right of
the screen.
A File number
B Picture number
C Play back the previous picture C D
D Play back the next picture
• Picture can be forwarded/rewound also by
moving 2/1.
• Speed of picture forwarding/rewinding changes
depending on the playback status.
∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding

Touch and hold [2]/[1] in left and right of the screen during playback.
2: Fast rewind
1: Fast forward
• The file number and the picture number only change one by one. To play back the picture
release [2]/[1] when the number of the desired picture appears.
• If you keep touching, the number of pictures forwarded/rewound increases.
Using the Touch Zoom
1 Touch the [
screen.
] in the bottom right of the
2 Touch the part to enlarge.

1k>2k>4k>8k>16k
• Portion that is touched will be enlarged.
• Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever
toward [Z] (T).
• It will return to normal playback by touching [CANCEL].
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3 Move the position to be displayed by dragging

the picture (P12).
A
• When you move the position to be displayed, the zoom

position indication A appears for about 1 second.
• Position of the enlarged part can be moved also by
touching [3]/[4]/[2]/[1] or moving 3/4/2/1.
• Picture will return to the original size (1k) by touching [ k1.0 ].
• The magnification becomes lower also by rotating the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
• It will return to normal playback by touching [CANCEL] after setting the magnification to
1.
Note
• This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established
by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files which do not comply with the DCF standard cannot
be played back.
• The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.
• If you want to save the enlarged picture, use the trimming function. (P87)
• Touch zoom function may not work with pictures recorded by other equipment.
Switching the [PLAYBACK] mode

1 Press [MODE] during playback.
2 Touch the item to select.
∫ List of [PLAYBACK] modes
( [NORMAL PLAY] (P36)

All the pictures are played back.
K [SLIDE SHOW] (P77)
The pictures are played back in sequence.
[EASY ORG.] (P84)
Pictures can be edited/deleted by the touch panel.
Ü [FAVORITE PLAY] (P83)¢
Your favorite pictures are played back.
¢ [FAVORITE PLAY] cannot be selected if there is no picture set as [FAVORITE].
[CALENDAR] (P80)
Pictures are played back by the date recorded.
L [MULTI PLAYBACK] (P79)
Multiple pictures are played back on one screen.
[CATEGORY PLAY] (P82)
The pictures grouped together in categories are played back.
[DUAL PLAY] (P81)
Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display
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Basic
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
• Pictures on the built-in memory or the card which are being played back will be deleted.
To delete a single picture
1 Select the picture to be deleted, and then

press [‚].
A [DISPLAY] button
B [‚] button A
B
2 Move 2 to select [YES] and then press

[MENU/SET].
To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures
1 Press [‚].
2 Move 3/4 to select [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL] and then

press [MENU/SET].
• [DELETE ALL] > step 5.
3 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and

then press [DISPLAY] to set. (Repeat this
step.)
•[ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [DISPLAY] is DISPLAY
pressed again, the setting is canceled.
4 Press [MENU/SET].
5 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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∫ When [DELETE ALL] has been selected with the [FAVORITE] (P85) setting
The selection screen is displayed again. Select [DELETE ALL] or [ ALL DELETE
EXCEPTÜ], move 3 to select [YES] and delete the pictures.
Note
• Do not turn the camera off while deleting (while [‚] is displayed). Use a battery with a sufficient
power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while deleting pictures using [DELETE MULTI], [DELETE ALL] or
[ALL DELETE EXCEPT Ü], the deleting will stop halfway.
• Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them.
• If pictures do not conform to the DCF standard or are protected (P97), they will not be deleted
even if [DELETE ALL] or [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] is selected.
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor

Press [DISPLAY] to change.
A LCD monitor
B [DISPLAY] button A
• When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY] button is not
activated. B
In recording mode
C Normal display¢1
D No display¢3 C D E
E No display (Recording
guide line)¢1, 2, 3 2 9
In playback mode
F Normal display
G Display with recording F G H
information¢1
H No display¢3 100_0001
1/9
100_0001
1/9
1ST DAY
ISO
2 months 10 days F2.8 1/100 AWB 100
10:00 DEC. 1.2008 10:00 DEC. 1.2008
¢1 If the [HISTOGRAM] in [SETUP] menu is set to [ON], histogram will be displayed.

¢2 Set the pattern of the guide lines displayed by setting [GUIDE LINE] in [SETUP] menu. You
can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guide lines
are displayed.
¢3 If no operation is performed for a certain period of time, the touch icon will disappear.
Note
• In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] in scene
mode, the guide line is gray. (P54)
∫ Recording guide line
When you align the subject on the horizontal
and vertical guide lines or the cross point of
these lines, you can take pictures with
well-designed composition by viewing the size,
the slope and the balance of the subject.
A [ ]: This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a
well-balanced composition.
B [ ]: This is used when you want to position the subject at the exact center of the
screen.
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∫ About the Histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white)
and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis.
It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
1 Dark areas, mid-tone, and bright areas are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to
take a picture.
2 The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly
dark areas, such as night scenery, will also have a histogram like this.
3 The picture will become overexposed with more bright areas. The pictures with mostly
white areas will also have a histogram like this.
Examples of histogram
1 Properly Exposed
1 2 3
2 Under Exposed
3 Overexposed
100_0001 100_0001 100_0001
¢ Histogram 1/9 1/9 1/9
ISO ISO ISO

F2.8 1/100 AWB 100 F2.8
F4.0 1/200 AWB 100 F2.8 1/50 AWB 100
10:00 DEC.1.2008 10:00 DEC.1.2008 10:00 DEC.1.2008
Note
• When the recorded picture and the histogram do not match each other under the
following conditions, the histogram is displayed in orange.
– When the manual exposure assistance is other than [n0EV] during exposure compensation
or in the manual exposure mode
– When the flash is activated
– In [STARRY SKY] or [FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P54)
– When the brightness of the screen is not correctly displayed in dark places
– When the exposure is not adequately adjusted
• The histogram is an approximation in recording mode.
• The histogram of a picture may not match in recording mode and playback mode.
• The histogram displayed in this camera does not match histograms displayed by picture editing
software used in PCs, etc.
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash

A Photo flash
Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects.
A
Switching to the appropriate flash setting

Set the flash to match the recording.
1 Move 1 [‰].
2 Move 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also move 1 [‰] to select.
• For information about flash settings that can be
selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording
mode”. (P43)
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
Item Description of settings
‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
it necessary.
The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make
: it necessary.
It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye
AUTO/Red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then
¢
reduction activated again for the actual recording.
• Use this when you take pictures of people in low lighting conditions.
‰: Forced flash ON The flash is activated every time regardless of the recording conditions.
: • Use this when your subject is back-lit or under fluorescent light.
Forced ON/Red-eye • The flash setting is set to [ ] only when you set [PARTY] or
reduction¢ [CANDLE LIGHT] in scene mode. (P54)
If you take a picture with a dark background landscape, this feature will
: slow the shutter speed when the flash is activated so that the dark
background landscape will become bright. Simultaneously it reduces the
Slow sync./Red-eye
¢ red-eye phenomenon.
reduction • Use this when you take pictures of people in front of a dark
background.
The flash is not activated in any recording conditions.
Œ: Forced flash OFF • Use this when you take pictures in places where the use of the
flash is not permitted.
¢ The flash is activated twice. The subject should not move until the second flash is
activated.
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∫ About the digital red-eye correction

When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
¢ It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.
∫ Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)
‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ
³ ± ± ± ± — ± 3 — — — ± ± ¥
± ± ± ± ± — ± : ± ¥ ± — — ±
´ ± ± ± — — ± ; ± ¥ ± — — ±
² ± ± ± — — ± í ± — ± — — ¥
ñ ±¢ — — — — ± ï — — — — — ¥
* ± ¥ ± — — ± 9 ± — ± — — ¥
+ ± ¥ ± — — ± ô — — — — — ¥
0 ± ¥ ± — — ± 5 — — — — — ¥
, — — — — — ¥ 4 — — — — — ¥
- ¥ — ± — — ± 6 — — ¥ — — ±
. — — — ¥ — ± 8 ¥ — ± — — ±
/ — — — — — ¥ 7 — — — — — ¥
1 ± — ± — — ¥ n — — — — — ±
2 — — — ¥ ± ±
¢ When [‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and
brightness.
• The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if
necessary.
• The flash setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. However, the scene mode flash
setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
∫ The available flash range to take pictures

• The available flash range is an approximation.
Available flash range
ISO sensitivity
Wide Tele
AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m (9.18 feet)
ISO100 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 1.9 m (6.23 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet)
ISO200 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 2.7 m (8.85 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 1.2 m (3.94 feet)
ISO1600 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.7 m (25.3 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 3.6 m (11.8 feet)
• In [HIGH SENS.] (P58) in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between
[ISO1600] and [ISO6400] and the available flash range also differs.
Wide: Approx. 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to approx. 15.4 m (50.5 feet)
Tele: Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to approx. 7.3 m (23.9 feet)
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∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting

Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.)
‡ 1¢1 to 1/2000th
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2
1/30th to 1/2000th
‰ 1¢1 to 1/2000th
Œ
1 or 1/4th to 1/2000th¢2, 3
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P67)
¢3 [SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P54)
• ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.
– When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].
– When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is
set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
• Refer to P51 for the Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE or Manual exposure mode.
• In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the identified scene.
• There will be differences in the above shutter speeds in the scene modes.
– [NIGHT PORTRAIT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
– [NIGHT SCENERY]: 8 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
– [CANDLE LIGHT]: 1 or 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second¢4
– [STARRY SKY]: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
– [FIREWORKS]: 1/4th of a second, 2 seconds¢4
– All other scene modes: 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second
¢4 The maximum shutter speed is selected when the amount of jitter is minimal while
[STABILIZER] is set or when [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF].
Note
• If you bring the flash too close to an object, the object may be distorted or discolored by the
heat or lighting from the flash.
• When you take a picture beyond the available flash range, the exposure may not be adjusted
properly and the picture may become bright or dark.
• When the flash is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even
when you press the shutter button fully. When [AUTO LCD OFF] is set, the LCD monitor
turns off and the status indicator lights.
• The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is insufficient for the subject.
• When the shutter speed is fast, the flash effect may not be sufficient.
• It may take time to charge the flash if you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the
access indication disappears.
• The red-eye reduction effect differs between people. Also, if the subject was far away from the
camera or was not looking at the first flash, the effect may not be evident.
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[REC] mode: ³±´²n
Taking Close-up Pictures

This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).
1 Move 4 [#].
• In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, move
4 again.
2 Take the pictures.
∫ Focus range
¢ The focus range changes in steps.
1 m (3.28 feet)
T
W
5 cm (0.17 feet)
Note
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
• We recommend setting the flash to [Œ] when you take pictures at close range.
• If the distance between the camera and the subject is beyond the focus range of the camera,
the picture may not be properly focused even if the focus indication lights.
• When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range is significantly narrowed.
Therefore, if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
• Macro mode gives priority to a subject close to the camera. Therefore, if the distance between
the camera and the subject is more than 1.0 m (3.28 feet) it takes longer to focus on it in macro
mode than Program AE mode.
• When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the periphery of the picture may
decrease slightly. This is not a malfunction.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
1 Move 2 [ë].
2 Move 3/4 to select a mode.

• You can also move 2 [ë] to select.
3 Press [MENU/SET].
• The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically set.
4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus

and then press it fully to take the picture.
• The self-timer indicator A blinks and the shutter is
activated after 10 seconds (or 2 seconds).
• If you press [MENU/SET] while the self-timer is set, the
self-timer setting is canceled. A
Note
• When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
• When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the subject.
• We recommend using a tripod when recording with the self-timer.
• The number of pictures which can be taken in [BURST] is fixed to 3.
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Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on

Subject (Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the subject.

• AF area will be displayed when the subject is recognized,
and the focus will follow the movement of the subject.
(Dynamic tracking)
• Touch AF/AE is canceled by touching [CANCEL].
Note
• If Touch AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.
• Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. The
touch is invalid when it is outside the touch possible area.
• If there is a subject which has the same color as the touched subject at the periphery, dynamic
tracking might follow a different subject from the touched subject
• Most appropriate scene is selected for the touched subject in the Intelligent auto mode.
• Only focus can be adjusted during manual exposure.
• Dynamic tracking function may not work depending on the recording conditions such as the
ones below.
– When the subject is too small
– When the recording location is too dark
– When the subject is moving too fast
– When the background has the same or similar color to the subject.
– When jitter is occurring
– When using the zoom
• Touch AF/AE will not operate in the following conditions. [AF MODE] will be recorded in [•]
under these conditions.
– When the subject is lost
– When the subject is not selected
– When Touch AF/AE has failed
• [QUICK AF] will not operate during touch AF/AE.
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[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture

(±: Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

press [MODE].
2 Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].
3 Touch the aperture set bar.

B
A Aperture Set Bar
B Exposure Compensation Set Bar
• Exposure (P52) can be compensated by touching the
exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure
compensation value you want to set.
Note
• Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
• Slide bar can be hidden (P51).
• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
• Set the aperture value larger if it is too bright, and set the aperture value smaller if it is too dark.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
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[REC] mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed

(´: Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

press [MODE].
2 Touch [SHUTTER PRIORITY].
3 Touch the shutter speed set bar.

B
A Shutter Speed Set Bar
B Exposure Compensation Set Bar
• Exposure (P52) can be compensated by touching the
exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure
compensation value you want to set.
Note
• Slide bar can be hidden (P51).
• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback
mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
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[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually

(²: Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.

press [MODE].
2 Touch [MANUAL EXPOSURE].
3 Touch the aperture set bar A or shutter

speed set bar B. A
4 Press the shutter button halfway.

• The manual exposure assistance C appears for about
10 seconds to indicate the exposure.
• Set the aperture value and the shutter speed again when
the exposure is not adequate.
C
∫ Manual Exposure Assistance

The exposure is adequate.
Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
• Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the
• [AUTO] of [SENSITIVITY] cannot be set.
• [SENSITIVITY] will be [ISO100] if you switch the recording mode to manual exposure when
[SENSITIVITY] is set to [AUTO], and setting of [I.EXPOSURE] will be switched off.
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Hide the slide bar

Slide bar can be hidden by touching [ ].
Touch the aperture value, shutter speed or exposure display to change the settings.
• Slide bar will be hidden during Touch AF/AE as well.
[REC] mode: ±´²
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

∫ Aperture-priority AE
Available Aperture Value
Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
∫ Shutter-priority AE
Available Shutter Speed (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) Aperture Value
8 6 5 4
3.2 2.5 2 1.6
1.3 1 1/1.3 1/1.6
1/2 1/2.5 1/3.2 1/4
1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10
F2.8 to F8.0
1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25
1/30 1/40 1/50 1/60
1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160
1/200 1/250 1/320 1/400
1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000
1/1300 F4.0 to F8.0
1/1600 F5.6 to F8.0
1/2000 F8.0
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∫ Manual exposure
Available Aperture Value Available Shutter Speed (Sec)
(Per 1/3 EV) (Per 1/3 EV)
F2.8 to F3.5 60 to 1/1000
F4.0 to F5.0 60 to 1/1300
F5.6 to F7.1 60 to 1/1600
F8.0 60 to 1/2000
Note
• The aperture values given in the table above are values when the zoom position is at maximum
Wide.
• Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
[REC] mode: ³±´¿n
Compensating the Exposure

Use this function when you cannot achieve correct exposure due to the difference in brightness
between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples.
Under exposed Properly exposed Overexposed
Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure

towards positive. towards negative.
1 Move 3 [È] until [EXPOSURE] appears,

compensate the exposure with 2/1.
• Select [0 EV] to return to the original exposure.

Note
• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It refers to the amount of light given to the CCD by
the aperture value and the shutter speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure will be limited depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• Exposure can also be compensated by touching the exposure compensation set bar when in
aperture-priority AE or shutter-priority AE.
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[REC] mode: ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket

In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation
range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired
exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures.
With auto bracket d1 EV
1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture
d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV
1 Move 3 [È] until [AUTO BRACKET]

appears, set the compensation range of the
exposure with 2/1.
• When you do not use auto bracket, select [OFF] (0).

Note
• When setting auto bracket, [ ] appears on the screen.
• When taking pictures using auto bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the
pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range.
When the exposure is compensated, the exposure compensation value appears on the lower
left of the screen.
• The auto bracket setting is canceled if you turn the camera off or [POWER SAVE] is activated.
• When auto bracket is set, the auto review function is activated regardless of the auto review
setting. (The picture is not enlarged.) You cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP]
menu.
• The exposure may not be compensated with auto bracket depending on the brightness of the
subject.
• In shutter-priority AE and manual exposure, if the shutter speed is set to longer than 1 second
auto bracket is disabled.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when auto bracket is set.
• Burst is canceled when auto bracket is set.
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[REC] mode: ¿
Taking pictures that match the scene being

recorded (¿: Scene mode)
When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera
sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture.

press [MODE].
2 Touch [SCENE MODE].
3 Touch the scene mode to select.

• Menu screen can be switched by touching [2]/[1] in
left and right of the screen.
• The menu screen is switched to the recording screen
in the selected scene mode.
∫ About the information feature

• If the information is [ON], explanations about the selected
scene mode will be displayed when the scene mode is
touched in step 3.
Note
• If you touch [SCN] during the recording screen of the scene mode, the screen will be returned
to the one described in above step 3.
• Refer to P44 for information about the shutter speed.
• The scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed.
• When you take a picture with a scene mode that is not adequate for the purpose, the hue of the
picture may differ from the actual scene.
• The following items cannot be set in scene mode because the camera automatically adjusts
them to the optimal setting.
– [INTELLIGENT ISO]/[SENSITIVITY]/[METERING MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/
[COLOR EFFECT]/[PICT.ADJ.]
• Touch AF/AE can be used except for following scene modes.
– [STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]
• [I.EXPOSURE] is activated automatically except for following scene modes.
– [NIGHT SCENERY]/[FOOD]/[PET]/[HI-SPEED BURST]/[STARRY SKY]/[FIREWORKS]/
[BEACH]/[SNOW]/[AERIAL PHOTO]
* [PORTRAIT]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to
improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier.
∫ Technique for Portrait mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š].
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+ [SOFT SKIN]
When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode enables the texture
of their skin to appear even softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking
pictures of people from the chest up.)
∫ Technique for Soft skin mode
To make this mode more effective:
1 Rotate the zoom lever to maximum Tele position.
2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.
Note
• If a part of the background etc. is a color close to skin color, this part is also smoothed.
• This mode may not be effective when there is insufficient brightness.
0 [SELF PORTRAIT]
Select this to take pictures of yourself.
∫ Technique for Self portrait mode
• Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator
lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold
the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
• The subject is not focused when the self-timer indicator is
blinking. Make sure to press the shutter button halfway again to
focus.
• The recorded picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor
for reviewing.
• If the picture is blurry due to the slow shutter speed, we
recommend using the 2 second self-timer.
Note
• The focus range is about 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 70 cm (2.29 feet).
• You can take a picture of yourself with audio (P76). If you do this, the self-timer indicator will
light up while recording the audio.
• The zoom magnification is automatically moved to Wide (1k).
• The self-timer can only be set to off or 2 seconds. If it is set to 2 seconds, this setting will
remain until the camera is turned off, the scene mode is changed or [REC] mode or
[PLAYBACK] mode is selected.
• The stabilizer function mode is fixed to [MODE2]. (P75)
, [SCENERY]
This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.
Note
• The focus range is 5 m (16.4 feet) to ¶ (infinity).
- [SPORTS]
Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.
Note
• This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more.
• [INTELLIGENT ISO] is activated, and maximum ISO sensitivity level becomes [ISO800].
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. [NIGHT PORTRAIT]
This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Night portrait mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ].)
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for
taking pictures.
• Keep the subject still for about 1 second after taking the picture.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking a picture.
Note
• The focus range is 1.2 m (3.94 feet) to 5 m (16.4 feet).
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 1 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
/ [NIGHT SCENERY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape.
∫ Technique for Night scenery mode
• When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to
[OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 8 seconds. We recommend using the tripod and the
self-timer for taking a picture.
Note
• The shutter may remain closed (max. about 8 sec.) after taking the picture because of signal
processing. This is not a malfunction.
• Noise may become visible when you take pictures in dark places.
1 [FOOD]
This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by
the ambient light in restaurants, etc.
Note
• The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet)
(Tele) to ¶ (infinity)]
2 [PARTY]
Select this when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception, an indoor party etc.
This allows you to take pictures of people and the background with near real-life
brightness.
∫ Technique for Party mode
• Use the flash. (You can set to [ ] or [ ].)
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• We recommend rotating the zoom lever to Wide (1k) and being about 1.5 m (4.92 feet) from
the subject when taking pictures.
Note
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3 [CANDLE LIGHT]
This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere.
∫ Technique for Candle Light mode
• This is more effective when taking pictures without using the flash.
• We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
Note
: [BABY1]/; [BABY2]
This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light
from it is weaker than usual.
It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select
to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded
image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
∫ Birthday/Name setting
1 Touch [SET] of [AGE] or [NAME].
2 Enter the birthday/name
Birthday: Touch [3]/[4] for each item to set year/
month/day, and touch [SET].
Name: For details on how to enter characters, read
the [TITLE EDIT] section on P88.
• When the birthday or name is set, [AGE] or [NAME] is
automatically set to [ON].
• If [ON] is selected when the birthday or name has not been registered, the setting screen
appears automatically.
3 Touch [EXIT] to finish.
∫ To cancel [AGE] and [NAME]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 1 of the “Birthday/Name setting” procedure.
Note
• The age and name can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software
on the CD-ROM (supplied).
• If [AGE] or [NAME] is set to [OFF] even when the birthday or name has been set, the age or
name will not be displayed. Before taking pictures, set [AGE] or [NAME] to [ON].
• If the camera is turned on with [BABY1]/[BABY2] set, the age and name are displayed at the
lower left of the screen for about 5 seconds, along with the current date and time.
• If the age is not properly displayed, check the clock and birthday settings.
• The birthday setting and name setting can be reset with [RESET].
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í [PET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.
You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time
of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
For information about [AGE] or [NAME], refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] on P57.
Note
• The initial setting for the AF assist lamp is [OFF].
• The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [Ø].
• Refer to [BABY1]/[BABY2] for other information about this mode.
ï [SUNSET]
Select this when you want to take pictures of sunset view. This allows you to take vivid
pictures of the red color of the sun.
9 [HIGH SENS.]
This mode minimizes the jitter of the subjects, and enables you to take pictures of these
subjects in dimly lit rooms. (Select this for high-sensitivity processing. The sensitivity
automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400].)
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
• 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture
size.
Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
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ô [HI-SPEED BURST]
This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment.
∫ Picture size and aspect ratio
1 Touch the picture size and aspect ratio to select.
• 2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.
2 Take pictures.
• Still pictures are taken continuously while the shutter
button is pressed fully.
Maximum Burst speed approx. 6 pictures/second

Number of recordable approx. 20 (built-in memory)/approx. 20 to 100¢ (card)
pictures ¢ the maximum is 100.
• The burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.
• The number of burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking conditions and the type
and/or status of the card used.
• The number of burst recording pictures increase immediately after formatting.
Note
• [QUALITY] is automatically fixed to [›].
• You can take pictures suitable for 4qk6q/10k15 cm printing.
• The shutter speed becomes 1/8th of a second to 1/2000th of a second.
• The focus, zoom, exposure, white balance, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are fixed to the
settings for the first picture.
• The ISO sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO500] and [ISO800]. However, the
ISO sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
5 [STARRY SKY]
This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject.
∫ Setting the shutter speed
Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.].
1 Touch the number of seconds to select.
• It is also possible to change the number of seconds
using the quick menu. (P22)
2 Take pictures.
• Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown
screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is
displayed. When countdown finishes, [PLEASE WAIT...]
is displayed for the same length of time as the set
shutter speed for signal processing.
• Press [MENU/SET] to stop taking the picture while the
countdown screen is displayed.
∫ Technique for Starry sky mode
• The shutter opens for 15, 30 or 60 seconds. Be sure to use a tripod. We also recommend
taking pictures with the self-timer.
Note
• The optical image stabilizer function is fixed to [OFF].
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
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4 [FIREWORKS]
This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky.
∫ Technique for Fireworks mode
• Since the shutter speed becomes slower, we recommend using a tripod.
Note
• This mode is most effective when the subject is 10 m (32.8 feet) or more away.
• The shutter speed becomes the following.
– When [OFF] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: Fixed to 2 seconds
– When [MODE1] or [MODE2] is set on the optical image stabilizer function: 1/4th of a second
or 2 seconds (The shutter speed becomes 2 seconds only when the camera has determined
that there is little jitter such as when using a tripod etc.)
– You can change the shutter speed by compensating the exposure.
• The AF area is not displayed.
• ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO100].
6 [BEACH]
This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also
prevents under exposure of people under strong sunlight.
Note
• Do not touch the camera with wet hands.
• Sand or seawater will cause the camera to malfunction. Make sure that sand or seawater does
not get into the lens or the terminals.
• Problems caused by sand or seawater are not covered by the product warranty.
8 [SNOW]
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort or
a snow-covered mountain.
7 [AERIAL PHOTO]
This mode allows you to take pictures through an airplane window.
∫ Technique for Aerial photo mode
• We recommend using this technique if it is difficult to focus when taking pictures of clouds etc.
Aim the camera at something with high contrast, press the shutter button halfway to fix the
focus and then aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter button fully to take the
picture.
Note
• Turn the camera off when taking off or landing.
• When using the camera, follow all instructions from the cabin crew.
• Be careful about the reflection from the window.
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[REC] mode: n
Motion Picture Mode

press [MODE].
2 Touch [MOTION PICTURE].
A B
3 Press the shutter button halfway to focus
and then press it fully to start recording.
A Audio recording
• The available recording time B is displayed on the top
right and the elapsed recording time C is displayed on
the bottom right of the screen.
• After pressing the shutter button fully, release it straight
away. If the button is held down, the sound will not be C
recorded for a few seconds when recording starts.
• When the subject is focused, the focus indication
lights.
• The focus and zoom are fixed to the setting when
recording starts (the first frame).
• The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures
cannot be recorded without audio.)
4 Press the shutter button fully to stop recording.

• If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera
stops recording automatically.
Changing the settings for the aspect ratio and the picture quality
1 Press [MENU/SET].
2 Move 3/4 to select [ASPECT RATIO] and then

move 1.
3 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/

SET].
4 Move 3/4 to select [PICTURE MODE] and then

move 1.
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5 Move 3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].

If you selected [X] on the screen shown in step 3
Item Picture size fps
¢
÷ 30
640k480 pixels
ö¢ 10
ù 30
320k240 pixels
ø 10
If you selected [W] on the screen shown in step 3
Item Picture size fps
ý¢ 30
1280k720 pixels
ü¢ 15
ÿ¢ 30
848k480 pixels
þ¢ 10
• fps “frames per second”; This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.
• You can record smoother motion pictures with “30 fps”.
• You can record longer motion pictures with “10 fps” although the picture quality is lower.
• [ý] and [ü] can be enjoyed on the TV as high quality motion picture by using the
component cable (DMW-HDC2; optional). Refer to “Playing back on the TV with
component socket” (P107) for details.
• The file size with [ø] is small so it is suitable for e-mails.
¢ Cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

• You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note
• Refer to P126 for information about the available recording time.
• The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
• When you set the picture quality to [÷], [ý], [ü] or [ÿ], we recommend using a
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
• Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB. The maximum available recording
time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
• When motion pictures recorded with the camera are played back on other equipment, the
quality of the picture and sound may deteriorate and it may not be possible to play them back.
Also the recording information may not be displayed correctly.
• In motion picture mode, the following functions cannot be used.
– [š] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer
function
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
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[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿n
Useful Functions at Travel Destinations

Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture
For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
If you set the departure date of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have
passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take
the picture. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the
pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P92).
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
1 Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and

then move 1.
2 Move 4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
3 Move 3/4/2/1 to set the departure date (year/

month/day), and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Move 3/4/2/1 to set the return date (year/month/

day), and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you do not want to set the return date, press [MENU/SET] while
the date bar is displayed.
6 Take a picture.
• The number of days that have passed since the departure date is displayed for about
5 seconds if this unit is turned on etc. after setting the travel date or when the travel date
is set.
• When the travel date is set, [—] appears on the lower right of the screen.
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∫ Canceling the travel date

The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is after the return date. If you
want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, select [OFF] on the screen
shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET] twice.
Note
• The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set.
If you set [WORLD TIME] (P64) to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the
date in the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
• The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-]
(minus) is displayed in orange and the day of the vacation that you took the picture is not
recorded.
• If you set a departure date and then change the clock setting to the date and time at the travel
destination, [-] (minus) is displayed in white and the day of the vacation that you took the picture
is recorded when the travel destination date is, for example, one day before the departure date.
• If [TRAVEL DATE] is set to [OFF], the number of days that have passed since the departure
date will not be recorded even if you set the travel date or the return date. Even if
[TRAVEL DATE] is set to [SET] after taking the pictures, which day of the vacation you took
them is not displayed.
Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P21.
You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures
you take.
• Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance. (P18)
1 Select [WORLD TIME] from the [SETUP] menu,

and then move 1.
• When first using the camera after purchasing it, the
[PLEASE SET THE HOME AREA] message appears.
Press [MENU/SET], and set the home area on the screen in
step 3.
2 Move 4 to select [HOME], and then press

[MENU/SET].
3 Move 2/1 to select the home area, and then

press [MENU/SET].
A
A Current time
B Time difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) B
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the home area, move
3. Move 3 again to return to the original time.
• The daylight saving time setting for the home area does not
advance the current time. Advance the clock setting by one
hour.
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4 Move 3 to select [DESTINATION] and then press

[MENU/SET] to set.
C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination
area or the home area is displayed. C
D
5 Move 2/1 to select the area the travel
destination is in and then press [MENU/SET] to
set.
D Current time of the destination area E
E Time difference
• If daylight saving time [ ] is used at the travel destination,
move 3. (The time advances by one hour.) Move 3 again to
return to the original time.
Note
• Return the setting to [HOME] when the vacation is finished by performing steps 1, 2 and 3.
• If [HOME] is already set, change only the travel destination, and continue.
• If you cannot find the travel destination in the areas displayed on the screen, set by the time
difference from the home area.
• The travel destination icon [“] appears when playing back pictures taken at the travel
destination.
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Using the [REC] Mode Menu

@ [PICTURE SIZE]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P21.
Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the
pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.
Applicable modes: ñ³±´²¿
∫ When the aspect ratio is [X].
¢ This item cannot be set in the Intelligent auto mode.
(10M) 3648k2736 pixels
(7M )¢ 3072k2304 pixels
(5M ) 2560k1920 pixels
(3M ) 2048k1536 pixels
(2M )¢ 1600k1200 pixels
(0.3M ) 640k480 pixels
∫ When the aspect ratio is [Y].

(9M) 3648k2432 pixels
(6M )¢ 3072k2048 pixels
(4.5M ) 2560k1712 pixels
(2.5M ) 2048k1360 pixels
∫ When the aspect ratio is [W].

(7.5M) 3648k2056 pixels
(5.5M )¢ 3072k1728 pixels
(3.5M ) 2560k1440 pixels
(2M ) 1920k1080 pixels
Note
• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended optical Zoom”.
• A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The
higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be
when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a
PC monitor.
A Many pixels (Fine)
B Few pixels (Rough)
¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect.
• If you change the aspect ratio, set the picture size again.
• The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene
mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
• Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
• Refer to P124 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
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A [QUALITY]
Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored.
Applicable modes: ³±´²¿
[A]: Fine (when giving priority to the picture quality)

[›]: Standard (when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of
pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels)
Note
• Refer to P124 for information about the number of recordable pictures.
? [ASPECT RATIO]
This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback
method.
Applicable modes: ñ³±´²¿n
[X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV
[Y]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera
[W]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
[X] [Y] (still pictures only) [W]
Note
• The ends of the recorded pictures may be cut at printing so check before printing. (P122)
[INTELLIGENT ISO]
The camera automatically sets the optimum ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the
movement of the subject and brightness of the scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
Applicable modes: ³±
[OFF]/[ ISOMAX ISOMAX ISOMAX
400 ]/[ 800 ]/[ 1600 ]
• The upper limit of the ISO sensitivity can be set.
• The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the
amount of picture noise.
Note
• Depending on the brightness and how fast the subject is moving, jitter may not be avoided.
• Movements may not be detected when a moving subject is small, when a moving subject is at
the edge of the screen or when a subject has moved at the very moment when the shutter
button was pressed fully.
• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
(P74)
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> [SENSITIVITY]
This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out
dark.
Applicable modes: ³±´²
[AUTO]/[100]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600]
ISO sensitivity 100 1600
Recording location (recommended) When it is light (outdoors) When it is dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Noise Less Increased
Note
• When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted to a maximum of [ISO400]
according to the brightness. (It can be adjusted to a maximum of [ISO1000] when using the
flash.)
• The sensitivity automatically switches to between [ISO1600] and [ISO6400] in [HIGH SENS.] in
scene mode.
• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to [AUTO] in Manual exposure.
• The setting is not available when [INTELLIGENT ISO] is being used. ([ ] is displayed.)
• [I.EXPOSURE] is turned off when it is set to [ISO100].
• If picture noise becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after lowering the
maximum ISO sensitivity level, increasing the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] under
[PICT.ADJ.], or lowering the setting for each of the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION].
(P74)
= [WHITE BALANCE]
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to
what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
Applicable modes: ³±´²¿n
[AWB]: Automatic adjustment

[V]: When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[Ð]: When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[î]: When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[Ñ]: When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[Ò]: Value set by using [Ó]
[Ó]: Set manually
• The optimal white balance will differ depending on the type of halogen lighting being recorded
under so use [AWB] or [Ó].
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Auto white balance

Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, auto white balance may not function
properly. In a case like this, set the white balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto white balance will work within this range.
2)
2 Blue sky
3)
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4)
4 Shade 5)
5 TV screen 1) 6)
6 Sunlight 7)
7 White fluorescent light
8 Incandescent light bulb 8)
9 Sunrise and sunset 9)
10 Candlelight 10)
KlKelvin Color Temperature
Setting the white balance manually
1 Select [Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then
press [MENU/SET].
3 After setting, select [Ò].
Note
• The white balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the white
balance setting for a scene mode returns to [AWB] when the scene mode is changed.)
∫ Finely adjusting the white balance [ ]
Use this to set the white balance manually.
• Set the white balance to [V]/[Ð]/[î]/[Ñ]/[Ò].
1 Move 3 [È] several times until [WB ADJUST.] appears and
then move 2/1 to adjust the white balance.
2 [RED]: Move when the hue is bluish.
1 [BLUE]:Move when the hue is reddish.
• Select [0] to return to the original white balance.
• The white balance icon on the screen turns red or blue.
Note
• You can finely adjust the white balance independently for each white balance item.
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is reflected in the picture when using the flash.
• The white balance fine adjustment setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
• The white balance fine adjustment level in [Ò] returns to [0] when you reset the white balance
using [Ó].
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C [METERING MODE]
Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed.
Applicable modes: ³±´²n
[C]: Multiple
This is the method in which the camera measures the most
suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the
whole screen automatically. Usually, we recommend using this
method.
[ ]: Center weighted
This is the method used to focus on the subject on the center
of the screen and measure the whole screen evenly.
[Ù]: Spot
This is the method to measure the subject in the spot metering
target A.
Note
• Metering mode is fixed to [C] in Intelligent auto mode.
• When [C] is selected and [AF MODE] is set to [š], the camera will adjust the exposure to suit
the person’s face.
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AF [AF MODE]
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be
selected.
[š]: Face detection The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus
and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter
what portion of the picture it is in. (max. 15 areas)
[•]: 9-area-focusing The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. This is effective
when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
[ ]: 3-area-focusing The camera quickly focuses on any of 3 focus areas points –

(High speed) left, right or center. This is effective when the subject is not in
the center of the screen.
[ƒ]: 1-area-focusing The camera quickly focuses on the subject in the AF area on
(High speed) the center of the screen.
[Ø]: 1-area-focusing The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the
center of the screen.
[Ù]: Spot-focusing The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen.
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About [š]
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is
focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance
away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
• Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the facial recognition
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF MODE] is switched to [•].
– When the face is not facing the camera
– When the face is at an angle
– When the face is extremely bright or dark
– When there is little contrast on the faces
– When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.
– When the face appears small on the screen
– When there is rapid movement
– When the subject is other than a human being
– When the camera is shaking
– When digital zoom is used
About [ ] or [ƒ]
• You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.
• The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
Note
• The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the
same time. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to
[ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
• If the AF mode is set to [•] or [ ], the AF area is not displayed until the picture is brought
into focus.
• Switch the AF mode to [ƒ] or [Ø] if it is difficult to focus using [Ù].
• The camera may detect the subjects other than a person as the face. In this case, switch the AF
mode to any modes other than [š] and then take a picture.
• The AF mode cannot be set in [FIREWORKS] in scene mode.
• It is not possible to set [š] in the following cases.
– In [NIGHT SCENERY], [FOOD], [STARRY SKY] and [AERIAL PHOTO] in scene mode.
– In motion picture mode.
[QUICK AF]
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
• When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
• It does not operate during Touch AF/AE.
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˜ [BURST]
Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken.
Applicable modes: ñ³±´²¿
[OFF] ˜ ò
Burst speed (pictures/
— 2.5¢ approx. 2
second)
Number of A — max. 3 Depends on the

recordable remaining capacity of the
pictures › — max. 5 built-in memory/card.
¢ The burst speed is constant regardless of the transfer speed of the card.
• The burst speed values given above apply when the shutter speed is 1/60 or faster and when
the flash is not activated.
Note
• When the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited
– The burst speed becomes slower halfway. The exact timing of this depends on the type of
card, the picture size and the quality.
– You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card is full.
• The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.
• When the burst speed is set to [˜], the exposure and white balance are fixed at the settings
used for the first picture for the subsequent pictures as well. When the burst speed is set to
[ò], they are adjusted each time you take a picture.
• When the self-timer is used, the number of recordable pictures in burst mode is fixed to 3.
• If you are following a moving subject while taking pictures in a place (landscape) indoors,
outdoors etc. where there is a large difference between the light and shade, it may take time
until the exposure is stable. If burst is used at this time, the exposure may not become optimal.
• The burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on the recording
environment such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is high, etc.
• Burst mode is not canceled when the camera is switched off.
• If you take pictures in burst mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture
data.
• [Œ] is set for the flash when burst is set.
• Auto bracket is canceled when burst is set.
[I.EXPOSURE]
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
• When [ON] is set, [ ] is displayed on the screen.
• [SENSITIVITY] is changed to [AUTO] when [I.EXPOSURE] is set to [ON] while [SENSITIVITY]
is set at [ISO100].
• [I.EXPOSURE] cannot be set when [SENSITIVITY] is set to [ISO100] during manual exposure.
• Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
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) [DIGITAL ZOOM]
This can enlarge subjects even more than the optical zoom or extended optical zoom.
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
• If camera shake (jitter) is a problem during zooming, it is recommended that [STABILIZER] be
set to [MODE1].
H [COLOR EFFECT]
Setting color effects for the recorded pictures.
Applicable modes: ñ³±´²n
[OFF]: This is the standard setting.
[B/W]: The picture becomes black and white.
[SEPIA]: The picture becomes sepia.
[COOL]: The picture becomes bluish.
[WARM]: The picture becomes reddish.
Note
• When in Intelligent auto mode, only [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be selected.
• The Intelligent auto mode is set separately from the other recording modes.
I [PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for the recorded pictures.
[CONTRAST]:
[r]: Increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[s]: Decreases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture.
[SHARPNESS]:
[r]: The picture is sharply defined.
[s]: The picture is softly focused.
[SATURATION]:
[r]: The colors in the picture become vivid.
[s]: The colors in the picture become natural.
[NOISE REDUCTION]:
[r]: The noise reduction effect is enhanced.
Picture resolution may deteriorate slightly.
[s]: The noise reduction effect is reduced.
You can obtain pictures with higher resolution.
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Note
• When you take pictures in dark places, picture noise may become noticeable. If picture noise
becomes a problem, we recommend that you take pictures after increasing the setting for
[NOISE REDUCTION] or lowering the setting for each of the items other than
[NOISE REDUCTION].
[STABILIZER]
Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera
automatically compensates the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken.
Applicable modes: ñ³±´²¿n
[OFF]
[MODE1]: Jitter is always compensated during [REC] mode.
[MODE2]: The jitter is compensated for when the shutter button is pressed.
Note
• The stabilizer function may not be effective in the following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– In digital zoom range.
– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.
– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take pictures indoors or in dark places.
Be careful of camera jitter when you press the shutter button.
• The setting is fixed to [MODE2] with [SELF PORTRAIT] in scene mode and to [OFF] in
[STARRY SKY] in scene mode.
• It cannot be set to [OFF] in the Intelligent auto mode.
• In motion picture mode, [MODE2] cannot be set.
[MIN. SHTR SPEED]

You can take a picture brightly in dark places by setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] slower. Also,
you can set it faster to reduce the blur of the subject.
Applicable modes: ³
[1/250]/[1/125]/[1/60]/[1/30]/[1/15]/[1/8]/[1/4]/[1/2]/[1]
Minimum shutter speed setting 1/250 1
Brightness Darker Brighter
Jitter Less More
Note
• This should usually be set to [1/8 ] to take pictures. (When you select a minimum shutter speed
other than [1/8 ], [ ] appears on the screen.)
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed might increase the chance of jitter, so we
recommend using a tripod and the self-timer for taking pictures.
• Setting [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker, so we recommend
recording the picture in well-lit area. If correct exposure cannot be achieved, [ ] will flash in
red when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
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B [AUDIO REC.]
Audio can be recorded simultaneously with the image. You can record the conversation
during the shooting or the situation as a memo.
[OFF]: Audio will not be recorded.
[ON]: [B] is displayed on the screen.
Audio will be recorded as soon as the image is recorded.
(It will stop in 5 seconds.)
• If you press [MENU/SET] during audio recording, the audio recording is canceled.
Note
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
F [AF ASSIST LAMP]

Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light
conditions that make focusing difficult.
[OFF]: The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
[ON]: When taking pictures in dark places, the AF assist lamp lights while the shutter
button is pressed halfway. (Larger AF areas are now displayed.)
Note
• The effective range of the AF assist lamp is 1.5 m (4.92 feet). A
• When you do not want to use the AF assist lamp A (e.g. when taking
pictures of animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In
this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject.
U [CLOCK SET]
To set the year, month, day and time.
It functions in exactly the same way as [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show)

You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this
in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
Furthermore, you can play back the pictures grouped together by category or play back only
those pictures you have set as favorites as a slide show.
This playback method is recommended when you have connected the camera to a TV set to
view the pictures you have taken.
1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press

[MODE].
2 Touch [SLIDE SHOW].
3 Touch the item.

[ALL]: Every picture is played back as a
slide show.
[FAVORITE]: Pictures with [Ü] are played back as
a slide show.
It can be selected only if there are
pictures already set as [FAVORITE].
[CATEGORY]: Touch the category to playback.
Selected category will be played
back as a slide show.
4 Touch [START].
5 Touch [EXIT] to finish the slide show.
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Advanced (Playback)
∫ Operations performed during slide show

1 Display control panel by touching screen.
• If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.
A: Control panel
2 Operate control panel by touching.

A Back to previous picture¢
A B C D B Play/Pause
C Ahead to next picture¢
CANCEL D Return to slide show set screen
E Reduce volume level
tj ui EXIT F Increase volume level
G Exit slide show
E F G ¢ These operations can be performed only in the
pause mode.
∫ Changing the slide show settings Slide show set screen

You can change the settings for [EFFECT] and [MUSIC].
during the slide show playback on the slide show set screen.
[EFFECT]
This allows you to select the screen effect when switching
from one picture to the next.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]
• When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black
and white as a screen effect.
[MUSIC]
Following music can be selected to play during slide show playback.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF]
•[ ] ([AUTO]) can be used only if [CATEGORY] is selected. It will be played back with
[EFFECT] and [MUSIC] set for each category automatically.
• Preview screen is displayed when [PREVIEW] is touched. Touch [CANCEL] to cancel the
preview.
• [MUSIC] with the same name will be set for the selected [EFFECT]. Select [MUSIC] after
selecting [EFFECT].
[SET]
[DURATION] or [REPEAT] etc. can be set.
Item Settings
[DURATION] 1SEC/2SEC/3SEC/5SEC
[REPEAT] ON/OFF
[AUDIO] ON/OFF
• [DURATION] can be set only when [EFFECT] is set to [OFF].
• [AUDIO] will be displayed only when the [MUSIC] is set to [OFF]. Audio will be played along
with the still picture with audio by setting the [AUDIO] to [ON].
Note
• Motion pictures cannot be played back as a slide show.
• It is not possible to add new music effects.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Multiple Pictures ([MULTI PLAYBACK])

[MODE].
2 Touch [MULTI PLAYBACK].

A Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded pictures
B Slide bar
• You can also turn the zoom lever several times toward [L] (W) to switch to multiple
screen.
A
3 Touch the picture to select.
• The screen can be switched to 12 screens by touching [ ]
and to 30 screens by touching [ ].
• Screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging
the slide bar up or down (P12).
B
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date

([CALENDAR])
You can display pictures by recording date.

[MODE].
2 Touch [CALENDAR].
• You can also turn the zoom lever for several times toward [L] (W) to switch to calendar
screen.
3 Touch the date to play back.

A: Previous month
B: Next month
• If there were no pictures recorded during a month, the month is
not displayed.
A B
4 Touch the picture to select. C

C: Slide bar
• It will return to calendar screen by touching [CANCEL].
• Screen can be switched by touching [3]/[4] or dragging the
slide bar up or down (P12).
Note
• The recording date of the picture selected in the playback screen becomes the date selected
when the calendar screen is first displayed.
• If there are multiple pictures with the same recording date, the first picture recorded on that day
is displayed.
• You can display the calendar between January 2000 and December 2099.
• If the date is not set in the camera, the recording date is set as January 1st, 2008.
• If you take pictures after setting the travel destination in [WORLD TIME], the pictures are
displayed by the dates at the travel destination in calendar playback.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures on the Dual Display

([DUAL PLAY])
You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them.

[MODE].
2 Touch [DUAL PLAY].

• You cannot select [DUAL PLAY] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded
picture.
3 Touch a picture to select from above or below.
1 The previous picture is displayed.

2 The next picture is displayed.
A
3 Return to normal playback.
1 2 A Delete (P38, 89)
B Touch zoom (P36)
3 CANCEL B
2008.12. 1 2/10
• A picture can be selected also by moving 3/4/2/1.

• You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time.
Note
• [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92) and [SETUP] menu cannot be used.
• When [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON], pictures which were recorded with the camera held
vertically or pictures which were rotated will be displayed vertically.
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back

([CATEGORY PLAY]/[FAVORITE PLAY])
[CATEGORY PLAY]
This mode allows you to search images by scene mode or other categories (such as
[PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the
categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category.

[MODE].
2 Touch [CATEGORY PLAY].
3 Touch the category to playback.

• A category can be played back only if it contains a
picture.
• It may take time to search the picture files if there are
a lot on the card or the built-in memory.
• If you touch [CANCEL] during searching, it will stop
halfway.
• Pictures are sorted into the categories shown below.
Recording information Recording information
[CATEGORY] [CATEGORY]
e.g. scene modes e.g. scene modes
[PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [PARTY],
[i-PORTRAIT], [CANDLE LIGHT],
[SOFT SKIN], [FIREWORKS], [BEACH],
* [SELF PORTRAIT], [SNOW],
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [AERIAL PHOTO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[BABY1]/[BABY2]
[SCENERY], Î [BABY1]/[BABY2]
[i-SCENERY], [SUNSET],
, [AERIAL PHOTO] í [PET]
1 [FOOD]
[NIGHT PORTRAIT], [TRAVEL DATE]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT],
[NIGHT SCENERY], Í [MOTION PICTURE]
.
[i-NIGHT SCENERY],
[STARRY SKY]
• Still pictures created from a motion picture cannot be played back from the motion
pictures category in category playback.
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[FAVORITE PLAY]
Pictures that are set as [FAVORITE] (P85) can be played back. (Only if there are pictures
already set as [FAVORITE])

[MODE].
2 Touch [FAVORITE PLAY].
Note
• You can use only [ROTATE], [ROTATE DISP.], [DPOF PRINT], [PROTECT] or [AUDIO DUB.] in
the [PLAYBACK] menu.
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Organizing pictures ([EASY ORG.])

Favorite setting of the picture, touch zoom, editing and deleting can be done easily by
using the touch panel.

[MODE].
2 Touch [EASY ORG.].
∫ [EASY ORG.] Screen

A The previous picture is displayed.
B The next picture is displayed.
C Items
D Thumbnail
C • Picture can be forwarded/rewound also by moving
2/1.
A D B
Items
Ü [FAVORITE] (P85)
Touch Zoom (P36)
[RESIZE] (P86)
[EDIT] [TRIMMING] (P87)
[TITLE EDIT] (P88)
‚ [DELETE] (P89)
Note
• With [RESIZE] or [TRIMMING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be
created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking
that there is free space and then editing the picture.
• [PLAYBACK] mode menu (P92) and [SETUP] menu cannot be used.
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Ü [FAVORITE]
You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as
favorites.
• Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([FAVORITE PLAY])
• Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.
• Delete all the pictures not set as favorites. ([ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ])
1 Touch a picture from thumbnail at the

bottom of the screen.
2 Touch [Ü].
• Setting is canceled by touching [Ü] again.
Note
• You can set up to 999 pictures as favorites.
• When printing pictures at a photo printing store, [ALL DELETE EXCEPTÜ] (P38) is useful so
only the pictures you want to be printed remain on the card.
• You may not be able to set pictures taken with other equipment as favorites.
• You can perform, check and cancel the settings of images as favorites using the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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Advanced (Playback)
[EDIT]
[RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)
We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a
website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be
further reduced in size.)
1 Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
2 Touch [ ].
3 Touch [RESIZE].
4 Touch the picture size.

• Only the sizes to which the pictures can be resized is
displayed.
5 Touch [YES].
Note
• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.
• It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.
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[TRIMMING]
You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture.
1 Touch a picture from thumbnail at the bottom of

the screen.
2 Touch [ ].
3 Touch [TRIMMING].
Reduction Enlargement
4 Select the part to be trimmed.
Touch [ ]: Enlarge
Touch [ ]: Reduce
()
Drag (P12) or
Touch [3]/[4]/[2]/[1]: Move
• The zoom lever and joystick can also
be used. Move the position
()
5 Touch [SET].
6 Touch [YES].
Note
• Depending on the cut size, the picture size of the trimmed picture may become smaller than
that of the original picture.
• The picture quality of the trimmed picture will deteriorate.
• It may not be possible to trim pictures recorded with other equipment.
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Advanced (Playback)
[TITLE EDIT]
You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be included
in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P92). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be
entered.)
You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers.
2 Touch [ ].
3 Touch [TITLE EDIT].
4 Enter characters.
• Touch [ ] to switch text between [A] (capitals), [a]
(small case), and [&/1] (special characters/numbers).
• The cursor at the entry position can be moved to the
left with touching [ ], and to the right with touching
[ ].
• To enter a blank, touch []], or to delete an entered
character, touch [DELETE].
• To stop editing at any time during text entry, touch [CANCEL].
• A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
5 Touch [EXIT].
∫ Delete the title

1 In step 4, delete all the texts.
2 Touch [EXIT].
Note
• Text can be scrolled if all of the registered text does not fit on the screen.
• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode can also be registered by using
the operation in steps 4 and following.
• The name setting of [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] in scene mode and [TITLE EDIT] cannot be
registered at the same time.
• You can print out texts (comments) using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on
the CD-ROM (supplied).
• You cannot use titles edit for pictures taken with other equipment.
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‚ [DELETE]
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
• Delete the pictures on the card while the card is inserted in the camera.
• Refer to P38 to delete multiple or all pictures.
2 Touch [‚].
3 Touch [YES].
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Advanced (Playback)
[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio

Motion pictures
Select motion picture [ ] and touch [ ] to play B A

back.
A The motion picture recording time
B Motion picture icon
• After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the
upper right of the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
∫ Operations performed during motion picture playback
1 Display control panel by touching screen.
• If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status.
2 Operate control panel by touching.
A Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind¢
A B C D B Play/Pause
C Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢
D Stop
E Reduce volume level
F Increase volume level
tj ui ¢ These operations can be performed only in the pause
mode.
E F
Pictures with audio
Select still picture with audio [ ] and touch [ ] to A

play back
A Still picture with audio icon
• Refer to [AUDIO REC.] (P76) and [AUDIO DUB.] (P98) for information
about how to create still pictures with audio.
Note
• Sound can be heard through the speaker. Refer to [VOLUME] (P24) for information about how
to adjust the volume in the [SETUP] menu.
• The file format that can be played back with this camera is QuickTime Motion JPEG.
• Please note that the bundled software includes QuickTime to play back motion picture files
created with the camera on the PC.
• Some QuickTime Motion JPEG files recorded by a PC or other equipment may not play back on
the camera.
• If you play back motion pictures that have been recorded with other equipment, the picture
quality may deteriorate or the pictures may not play back.
• When using a high capacity card, it is possible that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Creating still pictures from a motion picture

You can create a single still picture (with 1 screen or 9 screens) from a recorded motion
picture. This is effective in moving scenes when you want to look carefully at the
movement of a sportsperson, etc.
1 Touch [
pause.
] while playing back motion picture and
• To save the displayed image as 1 picture > go to step 3

• To save the motion picture as 1 picture with 9 screens > go to
step 2
2 Press [MENU/SET] to display the 9 screens

playback screen.
A: 30 frames: Display image every 1/30 second as picture
To advance frame-by-frame
3/4: Advance every 3 frames
2/1: Advance every 1 frame A
Change the number of frame rate per second
Turn the zoom lever toward [L] (W).
Quality Frame rate per second
÷/ù/ý/ÿ 30>15>10>5
ü 15>5
ö/ø/þ 10>5
To end 9 screen display
Press [MENU/SET].
3 Press the shutter button.
4 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/

SET].
Picture size
Item 1 picture 9 pictures

÷/ö 0.3 M 2M
ù/ø 0.3 M 1M
ý/ü/ÿ/þ 2M 2M
• [QUALITY] is fixed to [›].
Note
• You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu

You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them,
etc.
• With [TEXT STAMP], [MULTI RESIZE] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture is created. A
new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we
recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
[TEXT STAMP]
You can stamp the recording date/time, age, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.
It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [ ] will be
resized when stamping the date etc. on them.)
1 Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)
2 Move 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then

press [MENU/SET].
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then
press [MENU/SET] to set.
• [‘] A appears on screen if the A
picture is stamped with text.
[MULTI] setting
Press [DISPLAY] to set (repeat),
and then press [MENU/SET] to set. Move 2/1 to select Move 3/4/2/1 to
• The setting is canceled when the picture. select the pictures.
[DISPLAY] is pressed again.
4 Move 3/4/2/1 to select [SHOOTING DATE], [AGE], [TRAVEL DATE]

or [TITLE] and then press [MENU/SET] to set each item.
[SHOOTING DATE]
[W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date.
[WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes.
[AGE] (P57)
If this is set to [ON], [AGE] is stamped on the pictures.
[TRAVEL DATE]
If this is set to [SET], [TRAVEL DATE] is stamped on the pictures.
[TITLE]
Text is printed together with the image for pictures that have already been recorded
with text in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] name settings in scene mode or
[TITLE EDIT].
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5 Press [MENU/SET].
• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture
size will become smaller as shown below.
Aspect ratio setting Picture size
X / / >
Y / / >
W / / >
• The picture becomes slightly rougher.

SET].
• The message [SAVE NEW PICTURES?] appears if the picture
was recorded with a picture size [ ] or less.
7 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.¢

¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected.
• Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Note
• When you print pictures stamped with text, the date will be printed over the stamped text if you
specify printing of the date at the photo shop or on the printer.
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI].
• Depending on the printer being used, some characters may be cut at printing. Check before
printing.
• When text is stamped onto the [ ] pictures, it is difficult to read it.
• Text and dates cannot be stamped on the pictures taken with other equipment.
Q [MULTI RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels)

We recommend resizing to [ ] if you want to attach a picture to an e-mail or use it on a
website. (Pictures set to the minimum number of pixels for [ASPECT RATIO] cannot be further
reduced in size.)
1 Select [MULTI RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode

menu. (P21)
2 Move 3/4 to select the size and then press [MENU/

SET].
• When [DISPLAY] is pressed, an explanation of resizing is
displayed.
3 Move 3/4/2/1 to select the picture and then press

[DISPLAY].
• Repeat this step for each picture, and press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Advanced (Playback)

SET].
Note
• You can set up to 50 pictures at one time.
• The picture quality of the resized picture will deteriorate.
• It may not be possible to resize pictures recorded with other equipment.
? [ASPECT CONV.]
You can convert pictures taken with a [W] aspect ratio to a [Y] or a [X] aspect ratio.
1 Select [ASPECT CONV.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)
2 Move 3/4 to select [Y] or [X] and then press

[MENU/SET].
3 Move 2/1 to select a picture taken with [W]

aspect ratio, and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Move 2/1 to determine the horizontal position, and

press [MENU/SET] to set.
• Use 3/4 to set the frame position for pictures rotated vertically.

SET].
6 Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.

Note
• After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original
picture.
• You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.
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Advanced (Playback)
N [ROTATE]/M [ROTATE DISP.]

This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded
holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90o steps.
Rotate (The picture is rotated manually)
1 Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

• The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].
2 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press

[MENU/SET].
• Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.
3 Move 3/4 to select the

direction to rotate the picture and then press
[MENU/SET].
: The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o.
: The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90o.

Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed)
1 Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)
2 Move 4 to select [ON] and then press [MENU/SET].

• The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select
[OFF].
• Refer to P36 for information about how to play back pictures.
Note
• When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless
the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association)”.
• It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
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Advanced (Playback)
O [DPOF PRINT]
DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures
to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording
date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store.
For details, ask at your photo printing store.
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in
memory, copy them to a card (P99) and then set the DPOF setting.
For more information visit:
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
1 Select [DPOF PRINT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

press [MENU/SET].
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Move 2/1 to select Move 3/4/2/1 to

the picture. select the pictures.
4 Move 3/4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] to
set.
• When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not
possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.)

∫ Canceling all the [DPOF PRINT] settings
1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
• You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for DPOF printing.
∫ To print the date
After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing
[DISPLAY].
• When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the
date additionally if required.
• Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set
to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the
operating instructions for the printer.
• The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.
• If you set [TEXT STAMP] for pictures that have been set for date printing, the date printing
setting is canceled.
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Note
• The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
• With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence
so check if this is the case.
• It may not be possible to use the DPOF print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel
all the settings, and reset the settings.
• If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set.
P [PROTECT]
You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.
1 Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

press [MENU/SET].
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
3 Select the picture, and then press
[MENU/SET].
When [MULTI] has been selected
• Repeat these steps for each picture.
• The settings are canceled when [MENU/
SET] is pressed again.
Move 2/1 to select Move 3/4/2/1 to
the picture. select the pictures.

∫ Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings
1 Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2 Move 3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protection, the canceling will stop halfway.
Note
• The protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.
• Even if you protect pictures in the built-in memory or a card, they will be deleted if the built-in
memory or the card is formatted.
• Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they
cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].
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Advanced (Playback)
B [AUDIO DUB.]
You can add the audio after taking a picture.
1 Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)

[MENU/SET] to start audio recording.
• The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears
when audio has already been recorded. Move 3 to select [YES]
and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The
original audio is overwritten.)
• Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
• If you press [‚], the audio dubbing is canceled.
3 Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording.

• It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds without
pressing [MENU/SET].

Note
• Audio dubbing may not work properly on pictures recorded by other equipment.
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S [COPY]
You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or
from a card to the built-in memory.
1 Select [COPY] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P21)
2 Move 3/4 to select the copy destination and then

press [MENU/SET].
: All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied
onto the card at one time. > step 4.
: One picture at a time is copied from the card to the
built-in memory. > step 3.
3 Move 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
4 Move 3 to select [YES], and then press [MENU/

SET].
• If you press [MENU/SET] while copying pictures from the built-in
memory to the card, the copying will stop halfway.
• Do not turn the camera off at any point during the copying
process.

• If you copy from the built-in memory to a card, all the pictures are copied and then the
screen automatically returns to the playback screen.
Note
• If you copy picture data from the built-in memory to a card which does not have sufficient free
space, the picture data will only be copied halfway. We recommend using a card which has
more free space than the built-in memory (about 50 MB).
• If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in
the copy destination when [ ] is selected, a new folder is created and the picture is copied.
If a picture exists with the same name (folder number/file number) as the picture to be copied in
the copy destination when [ ] is selected, that picture is not copied. (P113)
• It may take time to copy the picture data.
• Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied.
(Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to
copy them if they were edited with a PC.)
• DPOF settings on the original picture data will not be copied. Set the DPOF settings again after
copying is finished.
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Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
• You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way
of doing this.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the PC.
Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.
1 Connect the camera to a PC via the USB connection cable A (supplied).
COMPONENT
OUT
A B
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
DC IN
C
A USB connection cable (supplied)
• Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional)
• Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If the
remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the
status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.
Refer to “Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P101) before disconnecting the USB
connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
USB MODE
2 Move 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/
SET].
PLEASE SELECT
THE USB MODE
PictBridge(PTP)
• If [USB MODE] (P25) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in PC
advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC MENU
without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there SELECT SET
is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is
convenient.
• When the camera has been connected to the PC with
[USB MODE] set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear
on the PC’s screen. Select [Cancel] to close the screen, and
disconnect the camera from the PC. Then set [USB MODE] to
[PC] again.
3 Double-click on [Removable Disk] in [My Computer].

• When using a Macintosh, the drive is displayed on the desktop. (“LUMIX”, “NO_NAME”
or “Untitled” is displayed.)
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4 Double-click [DCIM] folder.
5 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the pictures you want to

acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on
the PC.
∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
• Proceed with the hardware removal using “Safely Remove Hardware” on the task tray of the
PC. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the
digital camera before removing the hardware.
Note
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
• With the Mac OS X v10.2 or an earlier operating system, set the Write-Protect switch of the SDHC
memory card to the [LOCK] position when importing pictures from an SDHC memory card.
∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder
composition)
≥Built-in memory 1 Folder number
DCIM
≥Card
100_PANA 2 File number
1 3 JPG: Pictures
100_PANA MOV: Motion pictures
P1000001.JPG MISC: DPOF print
2 3
P1000002.JPG Favorite
P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
999_PANA
MISC
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
• After [NO.RESET] (P25) in the [SETUP] menu has been executed
• When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (Such as when
pictures were taken using another make of camera)
• When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder
∫ Connection in the PTP mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR and Mac OS X only)
Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
Data can now be read only from the card into the PC.
• When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP
mode.
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Printing the Pictures

If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to
be printed out and start printing on the camera's LCD monitor.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the printer.
Remove the card before printing the pictures in the built-in memory.
Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the pictures.
1 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A

(supplied).
COMPONENT
OUT
A B
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
DC IN
C
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional)
• Use a battery with a sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). If the
remaining battery power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the
status indicator blinks and the alarm beeps. If this happens during printing, stop printing at
once. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable.
• When the camera is connected to the printer, the cable disconnect prohibit icon [å] appears.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while [å] is displayed.
USB MODE
2 Move 3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then PLEASE SELECT

press [MENU/SET]. THE USB MODE
PictBridge(PTP)
PC
MENU
SELECT SET
Note
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
• Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional).
• Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection
cable.
• You cannot switch between the built-in memory and the card while the camera is connected to
the printer. Disconnect the USB connection cable, insert (or remove) the card and then connect
the USB connection cable to the printer again.
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Selecting a single picture and printing it
PictBridge
[MENU/SET].
100_0001
1/9
PLEASE SELECT
THE PICTURE TO PRINT
• The message disappears in about 2 seconds.
SELECT MENU
MULTI PRINT PRINT
SINGLE SELECT
2 Move 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
[MENU/SET].
PRINT START
PRINT WITH DATE OFF
NUM. OF PRINTS 1
PAPER SIZE
• Refer to P104 for the items which can be set before starting to PAGE LAYOUT
print the pictures. MENU
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing halfway. CANCEL SELECT SET

• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
Selecting multiple pictures and printing them
1 Move 3.
PictBridge
2 Move 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/
SET].
MULTI SELECT
SELECT ALL
DPOF PICTURE
FAVORITE
• If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], and print
the pictures. MENU
CANCEL SELECT SET

Multiple pictures are printed at one time.
• Move 3/4/2/1 to select the pictures, and then when [DISPLAY] is
[MULTI SELECT] pressed, [é] appears on the pictures to be printed. (When [DISPLAY] is
pressed again, the setting is canceled.)
• After the pictures have been selected, press [MENU/SET].
[SELECT ALL] Prints all the stored pictures.
[DPOF PICTURE] Prints the pictures set in [DPOF PRINT] only. (P96)
[FAVORITE]¢ Prints the pictures set as favorites only. (P85)
¢ Only when there are pictures already set as [FAVORITE] (P85).
MULTI SELECT
3 Move 3 to select [PRINT START] and then press
[MENU/SET].
PRINT START
PRINT WITH DATE OFF
NUM. OF PRINTS 1
PAPER SIZE
• Refer to P104 for the items which can be set before starting to PAGE LAYOUT
print the pictures. MENU
• Press [MENU/SET] to cancel printing. CANCEL SELECT SET

• Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing.
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Print Settings
Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the MULTI SELECT
“Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step 3 of the PRINT START
“Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. PRINT WITH DATE
NUM. OF PRINTS
OFF
1
• When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not PAPER SIZE
supported by the camera, set [PAPER SIZE] or [PAGE LAYOUT] to [{] PAGE LAYOUT
and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer. (For details, CANCEL SELECT EXIT
MENU
refer to the operating instructions of the printer.)

• When [DPOF PICTURE] has been selected, the [PRINT WITH DATE]
and [NUM. OF PRINTS] items are not displayed.
[PRINT WITH DATE]

[OFF] Date is not printed.
[ON] Date is printed.
• If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture.
• Since the printer’s settings may take precedence over the print with date setting, check the
printer’s print with date setting as well.
Note
When asking the photo shop to print the pictures
• By stamping the date using [TEXT STAMP] (P92) or setting date printing at the time of the
[DPOF PRINT] (P96) setting before going to a photo shop, the dates can be printed at the
photo shop.
[NUM. OF PRINTS]
You can set the number of prints up to 999.
[PAPER SIZE]

{ Settings on the printer are prioritized.
[L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm
[2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm
[POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm
[16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm
[A4] 210 mmk297 mm
[A3] 297 mmk420 mm
[10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm
[4qk6q] 101.6 mmk152.4 mm
[8qk10q] 203.2 mmk254 mm
[LETTER] 216 mmk279.4 mm
[CARD SIZE] 54 mmk85.6 mm
• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.
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[PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit)

{ Settings on the printer are prioritized.
á 1 picture with no frame on 1 page
â 1 picture with a frame on 1 page
ã 2 pictures on 1 page
ä 4 pictures on 1 page
• An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.
∫ Layout printing
When printing a picture several times on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print the same picture 4 times on 1 sheet of paper, set
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 4 for the picture that you want
to print.
When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper
For example, if you want to print 4 different pictures on 1 sheet of paper, set
[PAGE LAYOUT] to [ä] and then set [NUM. OF PRINTS] to 1 for each of the 4 pictures.
Note
• The camera is receiving an error message from the printer when the [¥] indication lights
orange during printing. After finishing printing, make sure there are no problems with the
printer.
• If the number of prints is high, the pictures may be printed several times. In this case, the
remaining number of prints indicated may differ from the number set.
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[PLAYBACK] mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen

Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P26)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
COMPONENT
OUT
A
1
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
2
DC IN
B
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (supplied)
1 Connect the AV cable B (supplied) to the video input and the audio
input sockets on the TV.
2 Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.
3 Turn the TV on and select external input.
Note
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or
the left and right of the pictures.
• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system
when you set [VIDEO OUT] in the [SETUP] menu.
• Even if you set [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal will still be NTSC in the recording mode.
• You cannot operate if you touch the Touch icon displayed on the TV screen.
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD
Memory Card slot.
Note
• Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.
• Motion pictures cannot be played back. To play back motion pictures, connect the camera to the
TV with the AV cable (supplied).
• You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
• You may not be able to play back MultiMediaCards.
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Playing back on the TV with component socket

You can enjoy high quality pictures and motion pictures on the TV by connecting the
camera with the TV using component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional).
Component output is output as 1080i. Connect with a TV compatible with the 1080i.
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
1
A
Y/G
COMPONENT
OUT
PB/B
PR/R
#WFKQ .
)
AV OUT/
DIGITAL
L
AUDIO
DC IN
3 R #WFKQ 4
&
B
2
1 Component Plugs: Connect the plugs to the component video input sockets on the TV
with same color. (Indication on the TV might be different.)
2 Audio Pin Plugs: to the audio input socket
3 TV with component socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B Component cable (DMW-HDC2: optional)
1 Connect the component cable B (DMW-HDC2; optional) to the

component input and the audio input sockets on the TV.
2 Connect the component cable to the [COMPONENT OUT] socket on

the camera.
3 Turn on the TV and switch to component input.
Note
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left
and right of the pictures.
• Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic component cable (DMW-HDC2;
optional).
• Audio will be output as monaural.
• When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
• Image may not be displayed on the LCD monitor when the component cable is connected.
• There are some [PLAYBACK] modes and menus, etc. that cannot be used while the
component cable is connected. (P117)
• When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
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Others
Others
Screen Display
∫ In recording
Recording in program AE mode [»] (Initial setting)
1 Recording mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2 Flash mode (P42)
3 AF area (P33)
4 Focus (P33) 16 9 8
5 Picture size (P66) 15 9
6 Quality (P67) 10
7 Battery indication (P15)
8 Number of recordable pictures (P124)
9 Built-in memory (P17)
ISO
: Card (P17) (displayed only during F2.8 1/30 100
recording)
10 Recording state 14 13 12 11
11 ISO sensitivity (P68)
12 : Touch AF/AE (P47)
13 Shutter speed (P33)
14 Aperture value (P33)
15 Metering mode (P70)
16 Optical image stabilizer (P75)/ : Jitter alert (P33)
∫ In recording (after settings) 17 18 19 20 21

17 Macro mode (P45)
ISO
18 White balance (P68) 100 COOL
19 ISO sensitivity (P68) 37 R 3s 22
Maximum ISO sensitivity level (P67) 23
36 24
20 Color effect (P74) 35 Q
21 Picture quality (P61) 34 25
22 Available recording time (P61): R8m30s 33
23 Spot AF area (P71) 32 26
¢1 3s 27
24 Name (P57) 1
25 Histogram (P24, 41) 28

26 Travel date (P63) 31 30 29
27 Elapsed recording time (P61)
: Intelligent ISO (P67)
28 Current date and time/“: Travel destination setting (P64)¢2
W T 1X : Zoom/Extended optical zoom (P34)/Digital zoom (P34, 74)
BACKLIGHT : Operation for backlight compensation (P30)
29 Minimum shutter speed (P75)
30 Age¢1 (P57)
31 Exposure compensation (P52)/ : Backlight compensation (P30)
32 High angle mode (P23)
…: Power LCD (P23)
„: Auto Power LCD (P23)
33 Intelligent Exposure (P73)
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34 Burst (P73)/ : Auto bracket (P53)/B: Audio recording (P76)

35 Quick AF (P72)/ : AF assist lamp (P76)
36 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P63)
37 Self-timer mode (P46)
¢1 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when this unit is turned on in [BABY1]/[BABY2] or
[PET] in scene mode.
¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock
and after switching from playback mode to recording mode.
∫ In playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Playback mode (P36)
2 Protected picture (P97)
3 Favorites (P85) 22 100_0001 8
21 1 1/9 9
4 Stamped with text indication (P92) 20
5 Picture size (P66) 9s 10
Picture quality (P61) 19 11
6 Quality (P67) 18 1ST DAY 12
7 Battery indication (P15) 17 2 months 10 days 13
8 Folder/File number (P101) 16 10:00 DEC.1.2008 14
Built-in memory (P17) 15
Elapsed playback time (P90): 8m30s
9 Picture number/Total pictures
10 Motion picture recording time (P90): 8m30s
11 Histogram (P24, 41)
12 Exposure compensation (P52)
13 Recording information (P40)
14 Touch zoom (P36, 84)
15 Playback (Motion picture, Still picture with audio) (P90)
16 Recorded date and time/Travel destination setting (P64)/Name (P57)/Title (P88)
17 Age (P57)
18 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P63)
19 Power LCD (P23)
20 Picture forwarding/rewinding (P36)
21 Number of DPOF prints (P96)
22 Still picture with audio (P90)
: Motion picture (P90)
Cable disconnection prohibit icon (P102)
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Cautions for Use

Optimal use of the camera
Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it.
• Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock may
cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor.
• Be careful not to put strong pressure against the LCD monitor with accessories etc. hanging on
the strap. Doing so may cause damage to the LCD monitor.
• Do not use a paper bag as it can easily rip causing the camera to fall and be damaged.
• We strongly recommend you purchase a good camera bag/case from your local dealer to
protect your camera.
Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the camera may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the
camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.
• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning
properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the camera on.
Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may
be adversely affected.
Always use the supplied cords and cables. If you use optional accessories, use the
cords and the cables supplied with them.
Do not extend the cords or the cables.
Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• If the camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the body of the camera may be damaged and the
surface finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long period of time.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.
• When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth,
and then with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the
camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
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About the LCD monitor

• Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the LCD
monitor and it may malfunction.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the LCD monitor will be slightly darker
than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal
temperature of the camera increases.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen.
However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be
recorded on pictures on the built-in memory or a card.
About the Lens

• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause it
to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Battery
The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes
from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to
the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low,
the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
Always remove the battery after use.
• Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied).
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the
body of the battery and the terminals are damaged.
• Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the
camera.
Bring charged spare batteries when going out.
• Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter
in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort.
• When you travel, do not forget to bring the battery charger (supplied) so that you can charge
the battery in the country that you are traveling in.
Dispose of unusable battery.
• The battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.
• The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. Call the
RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Do not allow battery terminals to come into contact with metal objects (such as
necklaces, hairpins etc.).
• This can cause short circuiting or heat generation and you may be badly burned if you touch a
battery.
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Charger
• If you use the battery charger near a radio, the radio reception may be disturbed.
• Keep the charger 1 m (3.28 feet) or more away from radios.
• The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction.
• After use, be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet. (A very small
amount of current is consumed if it is left connected.)
• Keep the terminals of the charger and battery clean.
Card
Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves
or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not bend or drop the card.
• The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
• Put the card in the card case or the storage bag after use and when storing or carrying the
card.
• Do not allow dirt, dust or water to get into the terminals on the back of the card and do not touch
the terminals with your fingers.
When not using the camera for a long period of time

• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature:15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%]
• Always remove the battery and the card from the camera.
• If the battery is left inserted in the camera, it will discharge even if the camera is turned off. If
the battery continues to be left in the camera, it will discharge excessively and may become
unusable even if charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year.
Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
• We recommend storing the camera with a desiccant (silica gel) when you keep it in a closet or
a cabinet.
About the picture data

• Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate
handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data.
About tripods
• When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
• You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod.
• Make sure that the screw on the tripod is not at an angle when attaching or detaching the
camera. You may damage the screw on the camera if you use excessive force when turning it.
Also, the camera body and the rating label may be damaged or scratched if the camera is
attached too tightly to the tripod.
• Read the operating instructions for the tripod carefully.
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Message Display
Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.
The major messages are described below as examples.
[THIS MEMORY CARD IS LOCKED]
> The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are
moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it. (P17)
[NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY]
> Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it.
[THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED]
> Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P97)
[THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED]
• Pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted.
> If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC
etc. (P26)
[NO ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE]
• The number of pictures, which can be set at one time when [MULTI] has been selected for
[DELETE MULTI] (P38), [FAVORITE] (P85), [TITLE EDIT] (P88), [TEXT STAMP] (P92) or
[MULTI RESIZE] (P93) has been exceeded.
> Reduce the number of pictures set, and then repeat the operation.
• More than 999 favorites have been set.
[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
• [TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [DPOF PRINT] cannot be set for pictures not based on the
DCF standard.
[NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON BUILT-IN MEMORY]/[NOT ENOUGH MEMORY ON THE
CARD]
• There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card.
– When you copy pictures from the built-in memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are
copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED]
• The following pictures cannot be copied.
– When a picture with the same name as the picture to be copied exists in the copy
destination. (Only when copying from a card to the built-in memory.)
– Files not based on the DCF standard.
• Moreover, pictures recorded or edited by other equipment may not be copied.
[BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?]
• This message will be displayed when you formatted the built-in memory on a PC.
> Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P26) The data on the built-in memory
will be deleted.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?]
• This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26)
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[PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN]

• This message appears when the camera is not operating properly.
> Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest
Service Center.
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]
> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P17)
• You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
[READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• An error has occurred reading the data.
> Insert the card again.
[WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
• An error has occurred writing the data.
> Turn the camera off and remove the card. Insert the card again and turn the camera on.
Make sure the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
• When you set the picture quality to [÷], [ý], [ü] or [ÿ], we recommend using a
• Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording
may stop in the middle.
[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
• A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used.
(P101)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26) If you execute
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100.
(P25)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
• The AV cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P26)
• This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P100,
102)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
• The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.
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Functions that cannot be set or will not work under

some conditions
Due to the camera’s specifications, it may not be possible to set some of the functions or
some functions may not work in some of the conditions under which the camera is used.
The table below lists these functions and the corresponding conditions.
• For the functions which cannot be set or will not work in the Intelligent auto mode, refer to
“Settings in Intelligent auto mode” (P31).
Functions that cannot be set Main conditions in which the functions cannot be set or will not
or will not work work
[AUTO POWER LCD]/ • ( mode
[HIGH ANGLE] (P23)
[POWER SAVE] (P24) • When using the AC adaptor
• When connecting to a PC or a printer
• When recording or playing back motion pictures
• During a slide show
• [AUTO DEMO]
[AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) • When using the AC adaptor
• While the menu screen is displayed
• While the self-timer is set
• While recording motion pictures
• When connecting to a PC or a printer
[AUTO REVIEW] (P25) • $ mode
Extended Optical Zoom • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE]
(P34) • $ mode
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (P34) • -, :, ;, í, 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE]
• When Intelligent ISO is set
Touch Zoom (P36) • When playing back motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio (when playing back audio)
[HISTOGRAM] (P24, 41) • $ mode
• During multi playback
• During touch zoom
• [CALENDAR]
[FLASH] (P42) • When auto bracket has been set
• When the burst mode is set
• ,, /, ï, ô, 5, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[SELFTIMER] (P46) • ô in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
Touch AF/AE (P47) • 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT] is set
[EXPOSURE] (P52) • º mode
• 5 in [SCENE MODE]
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[AUTO BRACKET] (P53) • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE]

• $ mode
[PICTURE SIZE] (P66) • 9, ô in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[QUALITY] (P67) • $ mode
[ASPECT RATIO] (P67) • 9 and ô in [SCENE MODE]
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P67) • ¼ mode
• º mode
• [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[SENSITIVITY] (P68) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[WHITE BALANCE] (P68) • ,, ., /, 1, 2, 3, ï, 5, 4, 6, 8 and 7 in
[SCENE MODE]
[WB ADJUST.] (P69) • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL] or [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT] is set
[METERING MODE] (P70) • [SCENE MODE]
[QUICK AF] (P72) • ., /, 5 and 4 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[BURST] (P73) • ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
• [AUDIO REC.]
[I.EXPOSURE] (P73) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[COLOR EFFECT] (P74) • [SCENE MODE]
[PICT.ADJ.] (P74) • [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[MIN. SHTR SPEED] (P75) • ¹ mode
• ¼ mode
• º mode
• [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[AUDIO REC.] (P76) • [AUTO BRACKET]
• [BURST]
• ô and 5 in [SCENE MODE]
• $ mode
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P76) • 0, ,, /, ï, 4 and 7 in [SCENE MODE]
[RESIZE] (P86) • Motion pictures
[MULTI RESIZE] (P93) • Still pictures with audio
• Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
[TRIMMING] (P87) • Motion pictures
• Still pictures with audio
[TITLE EDIT] (P88) • Motion pictures
• Protected pictures
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[TEXT STAMP] (P92) • Pictures recorded without setting the clock

• Motion pictures
[ASPECT CONV.] (P94) • Pictures taken with Y or X
• Motion pictures
[ROTATE] (P95) • Motion pictures
[ROTATE DISP.] (P95) • Multi playback
• [CALENDAR]
PRINT WITH DATE (P96) • Pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP]
[AUDIO DUB.] (P98) • Motion pictures
∫ Functions that cannot be used when the component cable is connected

[LCD MODE]/[HISTOGRAM]/[TEXT STAMP]/[MULTI RESIZE]/[ASPECT CONV.]/
[AUDIO DUB.]/[COPY]/[MULTI] settings of [DPOF PRINT]/[MULTI] settings of [PROTECT]/
[DELETE MULTI]/Creation of still pictures from motion pictures/[EASY ORG.]/
[DUAL PLAY]
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P118–123).
If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P25) on the
[SETUP] menu when taking pictures.
Battery and power source

The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
• The battery is not inserted correctly. (P16)
• The battery is exhausted.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
• Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
• If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P24)
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
• Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
• Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P20)
• Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P38, 89)
The recorded picture is whitish.

• The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens.
> If the lens is dirty, turn on the camera, eject the lens barrel (P11) and gently wipe the lens
surface with a soft dry cloth.
The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark.
• Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom is near [W] (1k)?
> Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. (P34)
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P52)
• Setting the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to faster speed might make the picture darker.
> Set the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] to slower speed.
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2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.

> Set auto bracket (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in scene mode or [BURST] (P73) of the
[REC] mode menu to [OFF].
The subject is not focused properly.

• The focus range varies depending on the recording mode.
> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.
• The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P32)
• There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P33)
The recorded picture is blurred.

The optical image stabilizer is not effective.
> The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the
camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. (P29)
> When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer. (P46)
Taking pictures using auto bracket is not possible.

• Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?
The recorded picture looks rough.

Noise appears on the picture.
• Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P68)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] or lower the setting for each of
the items other than [NOISE REDUCTION]. (P74)
> Take pictures in bright places.
• Has [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in the scene mode been set? If so, the resolution of
the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing, but this is not a
malfunction.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual
scene.
• If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter
speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction.
A reddish vertical line (smear) appears on the LCD monitor during picture-taking.
• This is a characteristic of CCDs, and it appears when the subject has a
bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but
this is not a malfunction.
It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
• It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose
the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

• Are you using a MultiMediaCard? This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.
> When you set the picture quality to [÷], [ý], [ü], or [ÿ], we recommend using a
• Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
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Dynamic tracking does not work even after touching the subject.
> Touch a subject-specific color if the subject has a different color from the periphery. (P47)
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the subject.
• It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on
the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the
image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
This is not a malfunction.
LCD monitor
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
• The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) is
selected for the [ECONOMY] mode.
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).]
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the time
during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value
and does not affect the recorded pictures.
• This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or
when the camera is moved. This is because of operation of the automatic aperture of the
camera, and it is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

• The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under
fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

> Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P23)
• [POWER LCD] or [HIGH ANGLE] is activated. (P23)
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
• This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.

• In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not
affect the pictures you are recording.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
• Is the flash setting set to [Œ]?
> Change the flash setting. (P42)
• Flash mode is not available when auto bracket (P53) or [BURST] (P73) in [REC] mode menu
has been set.
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The flash is activated 2 times.

• The flash is activated twice when red-eye reduction (P42) has been set.
Playback
The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected
direction.
• [ROTATE DISP.] (P95) is set to [ON].
• You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P95)
The picture is not played back.

• Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch set to [(]? (P36)
• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the card?
> The pictures on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. The picture data on
the card appears when a card is inserted.
• Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back
by this unit.
The recorded pictures are not displayed.

• Has [CALENDAR], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P36)
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns
black.
• Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which
was taken by another make of digital camera?
• Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a
battery with a low remaining charge?
> Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P26)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. Therefore,
check well before formatting.)
With a calendar search, pictures are displayed on dates differing from the actual
dates on which the pictures were taken.
• Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P18)
• When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may
be displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
• If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white
round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of
particles of dust in the air. This is not a malfunction.
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
position differ in every picture.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.

• Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
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A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.

• This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. At such times, a
clicking sound is heard, and this sound may be recorded on the motion pictures. This is not a
malfunction.
TV, PC and printer

The picture does not appear on the television.
• Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
• Output from the [COMPONENT OUT] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or
the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
• Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extra horizontally or vertically or they may be
displayed with their edges cut off.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.

• Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV?
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the component cable
(DMW-HDC2; optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P106, 107)
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.

> Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P26)
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.

• Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
• Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 100)
The card is not recognized by the PC. (The built-in memory is recognized.)
> Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the
camera.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.

• Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P25, 102)
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.

> When using a printer with a trimming or borderless printing function, cancel this function
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be
printed with both ends.
Others
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
> Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [~] icon to set
the desired language. (P27)
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A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
• In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P76) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
The AF assist lamp does not turn on.

• Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]? (P76)
• The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
The camera becomes warm.

• The surface of the camera may become warm during use. This does not affect the performance
or quality of the camera.
The lens clicks.

• When the brightness changes due to zoom or camera movement etc., the lens may click and
the picture on the screen may drastically change. However, the picture is not affected. The
sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
The clock is reset.

• If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P18) When
you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded.
When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the
areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present.
• At some magnification levels, the pictures taken are slightly distorted or the outlines and other
areas in the pictures taken are colored, but this is not a malfunction.
Zooming stops instantaneously.

• When using the extended optical zoom, the zooming action will stop temporarily near [W]. This
is not a malfunction.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively.

• When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in
folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P101)
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.

• If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not be stored in the memory. When the power is then
turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which should
have been assigned to previous pictures.
[AGE] is not displayed correctly.

• Check the clock (P18) and birthday settings (P57).
The lens barrel is retracted.

• The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from [REC] mode to [PLAYBACK]
mode.
A different thing gets selected from what you touched.

> Perform the calibration (P27).
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Number of Recordable Pictures and Available

Recording Time
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation.
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the
subjects.
∫ Number of recordable pictures
Aspect ratio X
(10M): (7M ): (5M ): (3M ):
Picture size
(3648k2736) (3072k2304) (2560k1920) (2048k1536)
Quality A › A › A › A ›
Built-in Memory
9 20 14 28 20 40 32 62
(Approx. 50 MB)
16 MB 2 5 3 7 5 10 8 16
32 MB 5 11 7 16 11 23 18 36
64 MB 11 24 16 34 24 48 38 75
128 MB 24 49 35 69 50 99 78 150
256 MB 48 97 68 135 98 190 150 290
Card 512 MB 97 190 135 270 195 380 300 590
1 GB 195 380 270 540 390 770 600 1180
2 GB 390 770 550 1090 790 1530 1220 2360
4 GB 770 1520 1090 2150 1560 3010 2410 4640
8 GB 1580 3100 2230 4380 3180 6130 4910 9440
16 GB 3180 6250 4490 8820 6410 12350 9880 19000
Aspect ratio X
(2M ): (0.3M ):
Picture size
(1600k1200) (640k480)
Quality A › A ›
Built-in Memory
51 97 240 400
(Approx. 50 MB)
16 MB 13 26 68 110
32 MB 29 56 145 230
64 MB 61 115 290 480
128 MB 125 230 600 970
256 MB 240 460 1170 1900
Card 512 MB 480 910 2320 3770
1 GB 970 1830 4640 7550
2 GB 1920 3610 8780 12290
4 GB 3770 7090 17240 24130
8 GB 7670 14440 35080 49120
16 GB 15440 29070 70590 98840
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Aspect ratio Y
(9M): (6M ): (4.5M ): (2.5M ):
Picture size
(3648k2432) (3072k2048) (2560k1712) (2048k1360)
Built-in Memory
11 22 15 32 22 45 36 69
(Approx. 50 MB)
16 MB 2 5 3 8 5 12 9 18
32 MB 6 12 8 18 13 26 20 40
64 MB 13 27 19 38 27 54 43 83
128 MB 27 55 39 78 56 110 88 165
256 MB 54 105 77 150 110 210 170 330
Card 512 MB 105 210 150 300 210 430 340 650
1 GB 210 430 300 600 440 860 680 1310
2 GB 440 870 620 1220 890 1700 1360 2560
4 GB 870 1720 1230 2410 1740 3350 2680 5020
8 GB 1770 3500 2500 4910 3550 6820 5450 10230
16 GB 3580 7050 5040 9880 7160 13720 10980 20590
Aspect ratio W
(7.5M): (5.5M ): (3.5M ): (2M ):
Picture size
(3648k2056) (3072k1728) (2560k1440) (1920k1080)
Built-in Memory
13 26 18 37 27 53 47 92
(Approx. 50 MB)
16 MB 3 6 4 10 7 14 12 25
32 MB 7 15 10 21 15 30 27 53
64 MB 15 32 22 45 32 63 57 105
128 MB 33 65 46 92 66 125 115 220
256 MB 65 125 91 180 130 250 220 430
Card 512 MB 125 250 180 350 250 500 450 860
1 GB 250 510 360 710 520 1000 900 1720
2 GB 520 1020 730 1420 1040 1980 1800 3410
4 GB 1030 2010 1450 2800 2040 3890 3540 6700
8 GB 2090 4090 2950 5710 4160 7920 7220 13640
16 GB 4220 8230 5950 11490 8370 15940 14530 27450
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∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

Aspect ratio X W
Picture quality setting ÷ ö ù ø ý ü ÿ þ
Built-in Memory 1 min
j j 43 s 5 min j j j j
(Approx. 50 MB)
1 min
16 MB 6s 26 s 26 s 0s 4s 5s 22 s
22 s
2 min
32 MB 17 s 58 s 59 s 4s 12 s 14 s 50 s
55 s
1 min
64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 13 s 29 s 33 s
45 s
1 min 4 min 4 min 12 min 1 min 1 min 3 min
128 MB 29 s
23 s 10 s 10 s 20 s 1s 11 s 35 s
2 min 8 min 8 min 2 min
256 MB 45 s 10 s 10 s 24 min 1 min 2 min 20 s 7 min
5 min 16 min 16 min 47 min 4 min

Card 512 MB 30 s 20 s 20 s 50 s 2 min 4 min 40 s 14 min
32 min 32 min 1h 8 min 9 min 28 min

1 GB 11 min 4 min
50 s 50 s 35 min 10 s 20 s 10 s
22 min 1h 1h 3h 8 min 16 min 19 min 57 min
2 GB
30 s 7 min 7 min 15 min 20 s 50 s 20 s 30 s
44 min 2h 2h 6h 16 min 33 min 1h
4 GB 20 s 11 min 11 min 22 min 40 s 20 s 38 min 53 min
1h 4h 4h 12 h 33 min 1h 1h 3h
8 GB
30 min 28 min 28 min 59 min 50 s 7 min 17 min 50 min
3h 8h 8h 26 h 1h 2h 2h 7h
16 GB 1 min 59 min 59 min 8 min 8 min 16 min 36 min 43 min
¢ Motion pictures can be recorded continuously up to 2 GB.
The maximum available recording time for up to 2 GB only is displayed on the screen.
Note
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the screen
may not decrease in order.
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
• The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] or [HI-SPEED BURST] in scene
mode so the picture size for [ ] is not displayed.
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Specifications
Digital Camera: Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5.1 V

Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording)
0.8 W (When playing back)
Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels

Image sensor: 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 10,700,000 pixels, Primary color
filter
Lens: Optical 5kzoom, fl4.4 mm to 22 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 125 mm)/F2.8 to F5.9
Digital zoom: Max. 4k
Extended optical zoom: Max. 8.9k
Focus: Normal, Macro, Touch AF/AE, Face detection, 9-area-focusing,
3-area-focusing (High speed), 1-area-focusing (High speed),
1-area-focusing, Spot-focusing, Touched area (during Touch
AF/AE)
Focus range: Normal: 50 cm (Wide) (1.64 feet)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶
(infinity)
Macro/Intelligent auto:
5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ (infinity)
Scene mode: There may be differences in the above settings.
Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Motion picture
recording: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]
640k480 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frames/second, only
when using a Card)
320k240 pixels (30 frames/second, 10 frame/second)
When the aspect ratio setting is [W]
when using a Card)
when using a Card)
With audio
Burst recording
Burst speed: 2.5 pictures/second (Normal), Approx. 2 pictures/second
(Unlimited)
Number of recordable
pictures: Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine), Depends on
the remaining capacity of the built-in memory or the card
(Unlimited).
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be
less.)
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Hi-speed burst
Burst speed: Approx. 6 pictures/second
(2M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture
size.)
Number of recordable
pictures: When using the built-in memory:
Approx. 20 pictures (immediately after formatting)
When using a Card: Max. 100 pictures (differs depending on
the type of Card and the recording conditions)
ISO sensitivity: AUTO/100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 1600 to 6400
Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
White balance: Auto white balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/White set
Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/Shutter-priority AE (S)/
Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2 EV)
Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor: 3.0q low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
(Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash: Flash range: [ISO AUTO]
Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 6.0 m (19.7 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced flash ON (Forced ON/
Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced
flash OFF
Microphone: Monaural
Speaker: Monaural
Recording media: Built-in Memory (Approx. 50 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Picture size
Still picture: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]
3648k2736 pixels, 3072k2304 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels,
2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 640k480 pixels
When the aspect ratio setting is [Y]
2048k1360 pixels
1920k1080 pixels
Motion pictures: When the aspect ratio setting is [X]
640k480 pixels (Only when using a Card), 320k240 pixels
1280k720 pixels (Only when using a Card)
848k480 pixels (Only when using a Card)
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Quality: Fine/Standard
Recording file format
Still Picture: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based
on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding
Pictures with audio: JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based
on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” (pictures with audio)
Motion pictures: “QuickTime Motion JPEG” (motion pictures with audio)
Interface
Digital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analog video/audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Component
Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[COMPONENT OUT]: Dedicated jack (10 pin)
[AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[DC IN]: Dedicated jack (2 pin)
Dimensions: Approx. 94.9 mm (W)k57.1 mm (H)k22.9 mm (D)
[3 3/4q (W)k2 1/4q(H)k29/32q (D)] (excluding the projecting
parts)
Mass (weight): Approx. 155 g/5.47 oz (excluding card and battery)
Approx. 175 g/6.17 oz (with card and battery)
Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity: 10% to 80%
Battery Charger
(Panasonic DE-A39B): Information for your safety
Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Equipment mobility: Movable
Battery Pack
(lithium-ion)
(Panasonic
DMW-BCE10PP): Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V, 1000 mAh
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Digital Camera Accessory System

Accessory# Figure Description
DMW-BCE10PP Battery Pack
DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor
DMW-CHTZ3PP Semi Hard Case
DMW-HDC2 Component Cable
RP-SDV16GU1K 16 GB SDHC Memory Card

RP-SDM04GU1K 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
RP-SDM02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV02GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDR01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card
• Refer to P15 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable
pictures.
• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local
dealer.
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Digital Camera Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day ( )
Street Address
Night ( )
City State Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice: • Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
(USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Digital Still Camera

Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED
BELOW)
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
PACK
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)
SD MEMORY CARD 90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
(IN EXCHANGE FOR
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original
purchase date is required for warranty service.
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Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-211-PANA (7262).
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a
Factory Service center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts
of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED

WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes
damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or
other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
period, you may contact your dealer or Service center. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest
Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express,
and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :1-866-605-1277
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
MAIL TO : 1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village
Centralized Factory Service Center.
Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below
(“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of December 2007
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Précautions à prendre (pour le Canada)
AVERTISSEMENT :
POUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’INCENDIE, DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE
DOMMAGES À L’APPAREIL,
• N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE, À L’HUMIDITÉ, À L’ÉGOUTTEMENT OU
AUX ÉCLABOUSSEMENTS, ET NE PLACEZ SUR L’APPAREIL AUCUN OBJET REMPLI
DE LIQUIDE, COMME PAR EXEMPLE DES VASES.
• UTILISEZ EXCLUSIVEMENT LES ACCESSOIRES RECOMMANDÉS.
• NE RETIREZ PAS LE COUVERCLE (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIÈRE) ; IL N’Y A AUCUNE
PIÈCE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR À L’INTÉRIEUR. CONFIEZ TOUTE
RÉPARATION À UN TECHNICIEN DE SERVICE QUALIFIÉ.
LA PRISE DE COURANT DOIT SE TROUVER À PROXIMITÉ DE L’APPAREIL ET

ÊTRE FACILEMENT ACCESSIBLE.
ATTENTION
Danger d’explosion si la batterie/pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Remplacez-la
uniquement par une batterie/pile identique ou du même type recommandée par le
fabricant.
Suivez les instructions du fabricant pour jeter les batteries/piles usées.
Avertissement
Risque d'incendie, d'explosion et de brûlures. Ne pas démonter, chauffer à plus de
60 °C (140 °F) ou incinérer.
La plaque signalétique se trouve sur le dessous des appareils.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

• Assurez-vous d’utiliser un adaptateur secteur de marque Panasonic (DMW-AC5PP; en option).
• Assurez-vous d’utiliser une batterie de marque Panasonic (DMW-BCE10PP).
• Si vous utilisez d’autres batteries, nous ne pouvons pas garantir la qualité de ce produit.
• N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles de connexion USB à l’exception de celui fourni.
• N’utilisez pas d’autres câbles AV à l’exception de celui fourni.
• N’utilisez qu’un câble composante Panasonic (câble DMW-HDC2; vendu séparément).
• Conservez la carte mémoire hors de portée des enfants afin qu’ils ne puissent pas l’avaler.
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Évitez d’approcher l’appareil photo de tout équipement magnétisé (four à

micro-ondes, téléviseur, équipement de jeux vidéo, etc.).
• Si vous utilisez l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléviseur, les radiations électromagnétiques
pourraient nuire au son et à l’image.
• N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un téléphone cellulaire; cela pourrait entraîner un
bruit nuisible à l’image et au son.
• Le puissant champ magnétique de haut-parleurs ou de moteurs peut endommager les
données enregistrées et distordre les images.
• Les ondes électromagnétiques émises par un microprocesseur peuvent nuire à l’appareil photo
numérique et perturber l’image et le son.
• Advenant le cas où le fonctionnement de l’appareil serait dérangé par un champ magnétique,
coupez le contact, retirez la batterie ou débranchez l’adaptateur secteur (modèle
DMW-AC5PP; en option) pour ensuite soit remettre la batterie en place, soit rebranché
l’adaptateur. Remettez l’appareil en marche.
N’utilisez pas l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute
tension.
• L’utilisation de l’appareil photo à proximité d’un émetteur radio ou de lignes à haute tension
pourrait nuire à l’image ou au son.
∫ À propos du bloc-batterie
ATTENTION
Batterie (batterie au lithium-ion)
• Utilisez l’unité spécifiée pour recharger la batterie.
• N’utilisez la batterie avec aucun autre appareil que l’appareil spécifiée.
• Évitez le contact des saletés, du sable, du liquide ou autres corps étrangers avec les
bornes.
• Ne touchez pas les bornes des fiches (i et j) avec des objets métalliques.
• Évitez de démonter, remodeler, chauffer ou jeter au feu.
Si de l’électrolyte entre en contact avec vos mains ou vos vêtements, lavez-les avec
beaucoup d’eau.
Si de l’électrolyte pénètre dans vos yeux, ne les frottez pas.
Rincez-vous les yeux avec beaucoup d’eau, puis consultez un médecin.
• N’exposez pas la batterie à la chaleur et tenez-la éloignée de toute flamme.
• Ne laissez pas la ou les batteries dans un véhicule exposé au soleil avec vitres et portes
fermées pendant une longue période de temps.
∫ À propos du chargeur de batterie
ATTENTION!
NE PAS INSTALLER CET APPAREIL DANS UNE BIBLIOTHÈQUE, UNE ARMOIRE
OU TOUT AUTRE ESPACE CONFINÉ. S’ASSURER QUE LA VENTILATION DE
L’APPAREIL EST ADÉQUATE. AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE OU D’INCENDIE DÛ À UN SURCHAUFFEMENT, S’ASSURER QUE
RIDEAUX OU TOUT OBJET QUELCONQUE NE BOUCHENT LES ÉVENTS
D’AÉRATION DE L’APPAREIL.
Chargeur de batterie
Ce chargeur fonctionne sur le secteur entre 110 V et 240 V.
Toutefois
• Aux États-Unis et au Canada, le chargeur doit être branché sur une prise secteur de
120 V seulement.
• Lors du branchement à une prise secteur à l’extérieur des États-Unis ou du Canada,
utilisez un adaptateur conforme à la configuration de la prise secteur.
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Index DPOF Print Setting .....................................96

Dual Play .....................................................81
A E
AC Adaptor .......................................100, 102 Easy Organize ............................................84
Access Indication ........................................17 Economy Mode ...........................................24
Aerial Photo Mode ......................................60 Exposure Compensation .............................52
AF Assist Lamp ...........................................76 Extended Optical Zoom ..............................34
AF Mode .....................................................71 EZ ...........................................34, 35, 66, 124
Aperture-priority AE ..............................48, 51
Aspect Ratio .................................61, 67, 124
Aspect Ratio Conversion ............................94 F
Audio Dubbing ............................................98 Face Detection ......................................30, 71
Audio Recording ...................................61, 76 Favorite .......................................................85
Auto Bracket ...............................................53 Favorite Play ...............................................83
Auto Demonstration ....................................27 File Number ................................25, 101, 109
Auto LCD Off ..............................................24 Fine .............................................................67
Auto Power LCD .........................................23 Fireworks Mode ..........................................60
Auto Review ................................................25 Focus ....................................................33, 47
Auto White Balance ....................................69 Folder Composition ...................................101
AV cable ...................................................106 Folder Number ............................25, 101, 109
Available Recording Time .........................126 Food Mode ..................................................56
Formatting ...................................................26
B
Baby Mode ..................................................57 G
Backlight Compensation .............................30 Guide Line .............................................24, 40
Battery ............................................14, 15, 16
Battery Carrying Case ...............................111
Beach Mode ................................................60 H
Beep ...........................................................24 High Angle ..................................................23
Brightness of the LCD Monitor ....................23 High Sensitivity Mode .................................58
Built-in Flash ...............................................42 Hi-speed burst Mode ...................................59
Built-in Memory ...........................................17 Histogram ..............................................24, 41
Burst ...........................................................73
I
C
Intelligent Auto Mode ..................................29
Calendar .....................................................80 Intelligent Exposure ....................................73
Calibration ...................................................27 Intelligent ISO .............................................67
Candle Light Mode ......................................57 ISO Sensitivity .............................................68
Card ......................................................16, 17
Category .....................................................82
Center Weighted .........................................70 J
Charger .....................................................112 Jitter ............................................................33
Charging ...............................................14, 15
Cleaning ....................................................110
Clock Set ........................................18, 23, 76 L
Color Effect .................................................74
Component Cable .....................................107 Language Setting ........................................27
Layout .......................................................105
Condensation ................................................5
Copy ...........................................................99 LCD Mode ...................................................23
LCD Monitor ........................................40, 108
D M
Date Printing .......................................96, 104 Macro Mode ................................................45
DCF standard ..............................................37 Manual Exposure ..................................50, 52
Deleting Pictures ...................................38, 89
Demo. Mode ...............................................27 Manual Exposure Assistance ......................50
Metering Mode ............................................70
Digital Zoom ..........................................34, 74
138 VQT1Q36

Others
MF m/ft ....................................................... 26 Self-timer .................................................... 46

Minimum Shutter Speed ............................. 75 Setup Menu ................................................ 23
Motion Picture Mode .................................. 61 Shutter Volume ........................................... 24
Multi Playback ............................................ 79 Shutter-priority AE ................................ 49, 51
Multiple ....................................................... 70 Slide Show ................................................. 77
Snow Mode ................................................ 60
N Soft Skin Mode ........................................... 55
Sound ......................................................... 24
Night Portrait Mode .................................... 56 Sports Mode ............................................... 55
Night Scenery Mode ................................... 56 Spot ............................................................ 70
No.Reset .................................................... 25 Spot-focusing ............................................. 71
Normal Play ................................................ 36 Standard ..................................................... 67
NTSC .......................................................... 26 Starry Sky Mode ......................................... 59
Number of Prints ...................................... 104 Status Indicator .......................................... 24
Number of Recordable Pictures ......... 15, 124 Stylus Pen .................................................. 12
Sunset Mode .............................................. 58
O
T
Optical Image Stabilizer ............................. 75
Optical Zoom .............................................. 34 Text Stamp ................................................. 92
Thumbnail ................................................. 121
P Title Edit ..................................................... 88
Touch AF/AE .............................................. 47
PAL ............................................................. 26 Touch Guide ............................................... 26
Paper Size ................................................ 104 Touch Panel ............................................... 12
Party Mode ................................................. 56 Touch Zoom ............................................... 36
PC ...................................................... 25, 100 Travel Date ........................................... 24, 63
Pet Mode .................................................... 58 Trimming .................................................... 87
PictBridge ................................................. 102 Tripods ..................................................... 112
Picture Adjustment ..................................... 74 TV Aspect ................................................... 26
Picture Quality Setting
(Motion Picture Mode) ................................ 61 U
Picture Size ........................................ 66, 124
Pictures with Audio ..................................... 90 USB Connection Cable .................... 100, 102
Playback Pictures on TV .................. 106, 107 USB Mode .................................................. 25
Playing Back Motion Pictures ..................... 90
Portrait Mode .............................................. 54 V
Power LCD ................................................. 23
Power Save ................................................ 24 Video Output ...................................... 26, 106
Program AE mode ...................................... 32 Volume of Speakers ................................... 24
Protect ........................................................ 97
W
Q
White Balance ............................................ 68
Quality ................................................ 67, 124 White Balance Fine Adjustment ................. 69
Quick AF ..................................................... 72 World Time ........................................... 23, 64
Quick Menu ................................................ 22
Z
R
Zoom .......................................................... 34
Reset of Setting .......................................... 25
Resizing ................................................ 86, 93
Rotate ......................................................... 95
Rotate Display ............................................ 95
S
Scene Detection ......................................... 30
Scene Mode ............................................... 54
Scenery Mode ............................................ 55
Self Portrait Mode ....................................... 55
VQT1Q36 139
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trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
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Operating Instructions

Model No. DMC-FX500

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or

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Information for Your Safety

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

-If you see this symbol-

∫ About the battery pack

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

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∫ About the battery charger

∫ Care of the camera

∫ Read together with “Cautions for Use”. (P110)

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Advanced (Playback) Others

1 Charge the battery. (P14)

2 Insert the battery and the card.

3 Turn the camera on to take

1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector

4 Play back the pictures.

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• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and

Names of the Components

4 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P12, 40, 108) 4 9 10

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12 Camera ON/OFF switch (P18) 12 13

How to Use the Touch Panel

About the Stylus pen

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What can be done by touch operation

Select [REC] mode Touch AF/AE (P47) Aperture Value Set

Charging the Battery

1 Attach the battery with attention to

2 Connect the charger to the electrical

3 Detach the battery after charging is

∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

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About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the

1 Slide the release lever in the direction of

2 Battery: Insert it fully being careful about

3 1: Close the card/battery door.

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

1 Turn the camera on.

• The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears.

4 Press [MENU/SET] to set.

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Changing the clock setting (In program AE mode)

Setting the Menu

[SETUP] menu (P23 to 27)